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City Council Packet - 10/12/2010 TIGARD City of Tigard TIGARD CITY COUNCIL BUSIN FSS M1 October 12, 2010 COUNCIL Mr, FTIN G WILL B H', T FL H,VIS H;D I: \Ofs \Donna \Ccpktl 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171 TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard- or.gov 1111 . City of Tigard Tigard Business Meeting - Agenda TIGARD TIGARD CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DATE AND TIME: October 12, 20] 0 - 6:30 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 PUBLIC NOTICE: Anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item should sign on the appropriate sign -up sheet(s). If no sheet is available, ask to be recognized by the Mayor at the beginning of that agenda item. Citizen Communication items are asked to be two minutes or less. Longer matters can be set for a future Agenda by contacting either the Mayor or the City Manager. 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Please notify the City of your need by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting by calling: 503- 639 -4171, ext. 2410 (voice) or 503- 684 -2772 (TDD - Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf). SEE ATTACHED AGENDA CABLE VIEWERS: The regular City Council meeting is shown live on Channel 28 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be rebroadcast at the following times on Channel 28: Thursday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Friday 10:00 p.m. Monday 6:00 a.m. a City of Tigard T Business Meeting - Agenda TIGARD TIGARD CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DATE AND TIME: October 12, 2010 - 6:30 p.m. Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 6:30 PM • STUDY SESSION • Receive Findings from League of Oregon Cities Report City Center Development Agency • Call to Order by Chair Dirksen • Roll Call • EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council and City Center Development Agency will go into Executive Session to discuss real property negotiations under ORS 192.660(2) (e). All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 7:30 PM 1. BUSINESS MEETING A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Council Communications & Liaison Reports E. Call to Council and Staff for Non - Agenda Items 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (Two Minutes or Less, Please) A. Farewell Remarks - Retiring Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Chief Jeff Johnson B. Follow -up to Previous Citizen Communication C. Tigard High School Student Envoy D. Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce E. Citizen Communication — Sign Up Sheet 3. CONSENT AGENDA: 7:40 p.m. (time is estimated) (Tigard City Council) These items are considered routine and may be enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Anyone may request that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action. Motion to: A. Approve Council Meeting Minutes: 1. May 18, 2010 2. June 15, 2010 3. July 12, 2010 4. July 13, 2010 B. Receive and File: 1. Council Calendar 2. Tentative Agenda C. Approve Posting 60 -Day Public Hearing Notice for Final Consideration by Council to Adopt 2010 Water SDC Methodology Update • Consent Agenda - Items Removed for Separate Discussion: Any items requested to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion will be considered immediately after the Council /City Center Development Agency has voted on those items which do not need discussion. 4. UPDATE ON THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM (WCCLS) OPERATIONAL LEVY RENEWAL 7:45 p.m. (time is estimated) • Staff Report • Council Discussion 5. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT TIGARD 2035 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN (CPA2010- 00001) 8:00 p.m. (time is estimated) REQUEST: To amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12: Transportation and the Tigard Public Facility Plan to incorporate the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. The complete text of the proposed amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http: / /www.tigard- or.gov /code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ,12, 13, 14, and Special Planning Area: Downtown; the Regional Transportation System Plan; the Oregon Highway Plan; Oregon Administrative Rule 66 -12; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. • Open Public Hearing • Review Hearing Procedures: City Attorney • Declarations or Challenges: Does any Council member wish to declare or discuss a conflict of interest or abstention. • Staff Report: Community Development Department • Public Testimony • Proponents • Opponents • Staff Recommendation • Council Questions • Close Public Hearing • Council Consideration: Ordinance 6. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS TO ACQUIRE PROPERTIES FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE 7. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS 9:00 p.m. (time is estimated) 8. NON AGENDA ITEMS 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session. If an Executive Session is called to order, the appropriate ORS citation will be announced identifying the applicable statute. All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive Sessions are closed to the public. 10. ADJOURNMENT 9:15 p.m. (time is estimated) r AIS -182 Business Meeting Date: 10/12/2010 Length (in minutes): 5 Minutes Agenda Title: Receive Findings from League of Oregon Cities Report Prepared By: Kent Wyatt, Administration Item Type: Receive and File Meeting Type: Council Business Mtg - Study Sess. Information ISSUE Staff will update the Council on recent LOC actions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Informational item. No action required. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Information will be presented at the Study Session. OTHER ALTERNATIVES N/A COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS N/A DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION None Fiscal Impact Fiscal Information: None SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET FOR 10, I . aC)) 0 sruagSMI (DATE OF MEETING) LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES JAMES C. RICHARDS MEMORIAL AWARD Cii of Tigard MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN NOMINATION FORM & LETTERS OF SUPPORT LEAGUE AUGUST 10, 2010 of Oregon CITIES TIGARE 111 ' L; it i 11 1 -i LEAGUE TIGARD °E Oregon CITIES James C. Richards Memorial Award Nomination Form 1. Describe the significant and tangible achievements in local government made by the nominee. Beginning in the mid- 1980s, the City of Tigard began acquiring the dubious distinction of being a traffic nightmare. It seemed everyone had a story of being stuck in traffic on Pacific Highway /99W or one of the alternate routes. The problem grew worse as population increased and residents looked enviously upon other cities whose traffic issues were addressed by TriMet's MAX Light Rail. With history in mind, Mayor Craig Dirksen was elected to office determined to address the ever - growing traffic congestion. After years of planning, the Tigard is witnessing tangible results, both downtown and, at long last, on Pacific Highway /99W. Years of advocacy from Mayor Dirksen were recently validated by Metro's designation of Barbur Blvd /Pacific Highway corridor as the next Regional Priority Corridor for High Capacity Transit. This transit project will link Tigard to downtown Portland and Sherwood. The designation is a monumental step in addressing citizens' top priority for their elected officials. In the short -term, construction is underway on Pacific Highway /Hall Blvd to improve traffic flow and safety. The project will include: a third through -lane; additional turn lanes on the side streets; and landscaping to improve the aesthetics of downtown. Previously completed work includes a sidewalk improvement project funded by ODOT. Improvements for safer pedestrian conditions on Pacific Highway and improved disabled access near Highway 217 were included in the project. An upgrade to the signal control system for the entire length of Pacific Highway /99W was also completed. Relationships cultivated by the Mayor have proved beneficial in turning a negative situation into a positive outcome for Tigard. When a recent effort failed to find a compromise for the I -5/99W connector, Mayor Dirksen successfully lobbied the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to have the $3 million allocated for the project transferred to the reconstruction of the McDonald /Pacific Hwy /Gaarde intersection. Mayor Craig Dirksen 1 Richards Memorial Award City of Tigard ..'.r ,.. _. __ '', . ,�,..._ .., x i.. 9 _ .,.. .. . _r_,.+.. ,r ..,.' s "T4.•. .kc _. h 3.;,tix':.x''dt .ei 4 ^ 4 ` - 3 ''" .! i ' ,n.,_ raaar t 1 4 „ ': LEAGUE TIGARD ° Oregon CITIES 2. List other municipal positions or public offices held by the nominee, including dates served. • Tigard Park Board, 1992 -93 • Tigard Budget Committee, 1994 -2000 • Tigard Citizen Involvement Team, 2000 • Tigard City Council, 2000 -2003 • Tigard Youth Forum, 2001 -2003 • Tigard Transportation Financial Strategies, 2001 -2004 • Tigard Downtown Task Force, 2002 -2005 • Tigard City Council President 2003, • Intergovernmental Water Board, 2003 • Tigard Mayor 2003 — present • Tigard Youth Advisory Council 2007 — present Note: Mayor Dirksen, who took over as mayor in 2003 after the death of then -Mayor Jim Griffith, is Tigard's longest serving mayor. Mayor Craig Dirksen 2 Richards Memorial Award ° City of Tigard { / ® , ' liifr i LEAGUE TIGARD °-' Oregon CITIES 3. List the nominee's positions /offices held, including dates served, in any city, county, regional, state or national municipal organization. • Member, Portland Royal Rosarians, September 2006 — present • Board of Directors, Westside Economic Alliance, January 2007 — present • Member, Washington County Coordinating Committee, February 2007 - present • Member, Governor's Transportation Task Force, January —June 2008 • Representative for Washington County, Metro's Joint Policy Advisory Commission on Transportation (JPACT), December 2008- present • Member, Metro's Intertwine Alliance Project, January 2009 • Member, Domestic Violence Resource Center Board, January 2009 - present • Member, Creative Advocacy Network Steering Committee, January 2010 - present RF' n . Mayor Craig Dirksen 3 Richards Memorial Award City of Tigard �'��s`1r�eb:�c;ra_�.ry,�a, .was i / A LEAGUE TIGAR °i Oregon CITIES 4. List the nominee's involvement with the League of Oregon Cities. • Member, City /State Relationship Task Force, March 2009 — January 2010 • Member, Community Development Policy Committee, March — May 2010 • Member, Transportation Policy Committee, March — May 2010 S j Mayor Craig Dirksen 4 Richards Memorial Award City of Tigard _� T gw tnF'ab'm '�'r• '-qqo. -. 'nGrTl1[' r"-•.'. rt ' t .. . 1 - % � �:s. n { ro ,� . ,.i'e °, Aw "�a�3:'� rl' t �.c: �.i`i;.ir+3s'rd }rt T `,',aC - w..- .. , gi _— I �I ' 'Ti LEAGUE TIGARD 91 Oregon CITIES 5. List the nominee's involvement with regional government. • Member, Metro Policy Advisory Committee • Participant, Metro Regional Transportation Plan Update • Representative, Metro Joint Policy Advisory Commission on Transportation (J PACT) • Member, Washington County Coordinating Committee • Board of Directors, Westside Economic Alliance • Member, Creative Advocacy Network Steering Committee • Member, Metro's Intertwine Alliance Project • Member, Governor's Transportation Task Force le Mayor Craig Dirksen 5 Richards Memorial Award �M City of Tigard i4. h LEAGUE TIGARD 0 Oregon CITIES 6. List any awards or citations the nominee has received for municipal accomplishments, including the year presented and reason for the award. • Outstanding Water Reuse Customer Award, Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association, 2006 o Tigard received the award as a result of the city's effort to use reclaimed water. • Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), 2003 - present o Tigard has been recognized annually since 2003 for publishing a budget document that meets GFOA criteria as a policy document, as on operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communication device. • 100 Best Communities for Young People, America's Promise Alliance, 2007 o Tigard received the award for outstanding efforts to make young people a priority. In turn, Mayor Dirksen and a Tigard High School student represented Tigard at America's Promise Alliance's 100 Best Community for Young People National Forum in Washington, DC. • E- Government Report Recognition, National Policy Research Council, 2007 o Tigard was recognized as one of seven localities under 50,000 population with a website using key e- government features and practices • Silver Medal Safety Award, League of Oregon Cities, 1998 - present o The League of Oregon Cities awarded Tigard the Silver Medal Safety Award for having one of the lowest injury frequency rates. Tigard has been recognized every year since 1998 -99. Mayor Craig Dirksen 6 Richards Memorial Award 41, City of Tigard .... T . .. " n718fi:4472 ' =. x r_ t. ' Z auZ. _ �"`. I:7 -':V :.5,`�:»: ?• ,4 •g �. �'' `3 ' r "` ~ "}' • � • • i a U - LEAGUE TIGARD , J Oregon CITIES 7. Highlight contributions made by the nominee to improve municipal government and /or serve as a model for others of exceptional public service. Mayor Dirksen has devised creative solutions to address the citizens' desire for transportation fixes and a revitalized downtown. For example: ✓ He championed the creation of the first Transportation Finance Strategies Task Force, which worked with residents to develop new ways to fund transportation infrastructure. The result was a Street Maintenance Fee. This fee provides a stable source of revenue designated for use in the maintenance of existing streets. This includes applying new street surfaces such as slurry seals, pavement overlays, and repairing deteriorating streets. ✓ He was an active member of Tigard's original Downtown Task Force, which resulted in a successful ballot measure approving an Urban Renewal District for downtown. The Knoll at Tigard, a $10.8 million construction project, will be the first housing development created in the Downtown Urban Renewal District and the fourth affordable housing project in the city by Community Partners for Affordable Housing — a local nonprofit that builds affordable housing throughout Washington County and Southwest Portland. ✓ Mayor Craig Dirksen promoted a Fagade Improvement Program for Main Street property and business owners. The program provides grants or no- interest loans to "restore and improve" building frontages in the area. It is designed to encourage businesses to make facade improvements by providing professional design assistance and matching funds. ✓ Finally, Mayor Dirksen was a part of a multi -year partnership between Tigard and two cities in Indonesia - Samarinda and Balikpapan. The partnership helped the Indonesian cities assume the responsibilities that had devolved to the local level with a nationwide decentralization of power. Throughout the program, Tigard shared their expertise with Samarinda officials to make improvements in their water system, local government accounting, citizen participation, and education, particularly as related to the environment. Tigard sent six delegations to Indonesia and hosted five delegations in return. rw Mayor Craig Dirksen 7 Richards Memorial Award x ' : City of Tigard I ; ". :i;V c. .1:11:2 42 3 tl 7UM U =SE,�.tikt�dc�.= L.4 _`° a. M;..4.1 i.'S N:.._ k.' 402Y,' _ . c , rn i' i,! rA e n +, 4.4 , ,1c , , `x': , liki i.- LEAGUE TIGARD of Oregon CITIES 8. Highlight the nature and extent of the achievements in the nominee's community attributable to the nominee's municipal service. ✓ The city has begun the complete rebuild of Burnham Street in the downtown Urban Renewal District. ✓ Parks and open space has increased from approximately 300 acres in 2000, to 410 acres by 2009. ✓ After 23 years of planning and discussions, the $2.9 million Tualatin River Bike and Pedestrian Bridge project was completed. Connecting trail systems in Tualatin Community Park, Durham City Park and Tigard's Cook Park, the bridge opened up 300 acres of natural area between the cities. ✓ Mayor Dirksen advocated for the creation of a continuous path following the Fanno Creek greenway. Recently, the Metro voted to purchase two small properties that will make this closer to happening. ✓ The city's efforts acquired the 43 -acre Fowler Woods property. Preserving and restoring this natural area and open space for residents to enjoy required cultivating funding sources for nearly $5 million dollars. The bulk of the necessary funding was reached through a partnership with the Trust for Public Land and a $1 million Metro grant. ✓ Tigard was awarded grants and ARRA funding of more than over $6.4 million dollars from state and federal sources. Not only did these funds allow Tigard to address long- delayed road improvements, but the city invested in our water system with a seismically upgraded reservoir and equipped traffic patrol officers with a performance enhancing e- ticket system. ✓ Mayor Dirksen worked with TriMet to bring the Westside Express Service (WES) commuter rail to Tigard. ✓ A new citizen - involvement program was implemented as a response to the Mayor and Council goal of improving external communication. The city is divided into 13 neighborhoods, with a volunteer from each area maintaining a neighborhood web page; a key component of a program designed to be a conduit for information between the city and the neighbors. Mayor Craig Dirksen 8 Richards Memorial Award City of Tigard w k'7 Y . ",A:y ..:'A. - , :7' -gym ��' " +,{ ;7-A4-1:., w . • 4 , J, ‘ - t . , :':F. B _ .,. 'R r M _ " '; LEAGUE TIGARD of Oregon CITIES 9. Describe how the nominee has made exceptional contributions in support of intergovernmental relations. During his tenure, Mayor Craig Dirksen has been a driving force for inter - agency cooperation, involving citizens in hard decisions and seeing the possibilities for Tigard when those forces are combined. Mayor Dirksen forged new ties with leaders in Lake Oswego which led to an agreement for a long -term water source joint project. The agreement ends Tigard's 17- year quest for ownership in a water source. The project increases system capacity to deliver high - quality drinking water from the Clackamas River to Lake Oswego and Tigard. Under the agreement, the cities secure long -term access to clean, safe water for less than it would cost to do it alone. As the member of Joint Policy Advisory Council for Transportation representing Washington County cities, Mayor Dirksen had a direct role leading up to the creation of the new Regional Transportation Plan finalized by the Metro this year. In this position, the Mayor takes part in an annual trip to Washington, DC to lobby the Oregon Legislative Delegation in the House and Senate on regional transportation issues. The League of Oregon Cities appointed Mayor Dirksen to the City /State Relationship Task Force, an ad hoc committee created to explore the current relationship between the State government and the cities. A series of 17 regional meetings were conducted around the state as well as meetings of the Task Force. Mayor Dirksen contributed to development of the final report which recommended League policies for administrative changes and recommended legislative action to address identified problems. At the state level, the Mayor cultivated relationships with Sen. Ginny Burdick and former Rep. Larry Galizio and current Rep. Margaret Doherty through monthly visits to Salem, weekly input on proposed legislation, and frequent contact via email and phone. These relationships were instrumental in the Mayor's appointment to the Governor's Transportation Task Force. Mayor Craig Dirksen 9 Richards Memorial Award City of Tigard , N I LEAGUE TI G ARD ° -i Oregon CITIES 10. Summarize why the nominee should be considered for the award. Starting with devoting years of service to the Tigard Soccer Club in the 1990s, Mayor Dirksen has been selfless working toward the common goal of making Tigard "A Place to Call Home." Whether it is planting trees with second graders on Arbor Day, teaching government classes at Tigard High School; or co- hosting the Annual Mayor's Challenge and Legislative Paddle Race at Cook Park, Mayor Dirksen has demonstrated exceptional leadership. Despite a challenging economic downturn, Mayor Dirksen remains committed to his goal of keeping the city on a solid financial base and providing high - quality municipal services. This commitment is not easy to maintain. To balance this year's budget and maintain a fund balance, Mayor Dirksen provided thoughtful insight and led the City Council in approving more than a temporary fix. The result was a city and staff who had a clearer understanding of the city's priorities going forward. While elected officials in all levels of government are losing their constituent's confidence, Mayor Dirksen continues to win the respect from Tigard citizens through an unyielding devotion to the city. Whether residents are aware or not, the fruits of Mayor Dirksen's tenure are evident throughout Tigard. Some are more visible, short -term projects such as the Skate Park or traffic relief programs. Others which require a thorough planning process and a lot of patience like High Capacity Transit have ensured Mayor Dirksen has left an indelible mark. Nowhere is Mayor Dirksen's impact more evident than in the cross - section of key individuals and stakeholders including federal and state legislators, regional leaders, small business owners, and community leaders supporting this nomination. We hope your evaluation of his nomination application and letters of support will conclude in recognizing that Mayor Craig Dirksen exemplifies the desired characteristics in a James C. Richards Award recipient. Mayor Craig Dirksen 10 Richards Memorial Award City of Tigard_" 1 . .l.; i i LEAGUE TI GAIW 0 Oregon CITIES Letters of Support • David Bragdon, Metro Council President • Dena Struck, Tigard Budget Committee • Ginny Burdick, Senate District 18 Representative • Jack Hoffman, Mayor of Lake Oswego • Jonathan Schlueter, Westside Economic Alliance • Margaret Doherty, House District 35 Representative • Olivia Clark, Tri -Met Executive Director of Government Affairs • Rob Saxton, Superintendent of Tigard - Tualatin School District • Sheila Greenlaw -Fink, Exec. Director, Community Partners for Affordable Housing Mayor Craig Dirksen 11 Richards Memorial Award City of Tigard � • n fl . li Tigard - School District 23J Larry Hibbard Administration Center IL g 6960 SW Sandburg Street Tigard, Oregon 97223 503 -431 -4000 • fax 503 -431 -4047 J www.ttsd.kl2.or.us August 6, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: It is a pleasure to support the nomination of Mayor Craig Dirksen for the League of Oregon Cities James C. Richards Award. The strong partnership Craig has forged with the Tigard- Tualatin School District epitomizes the spirit of this award. Craig cares about young people and has championed projects and activities that support them. During his tenure as mayor, city support for youth programs has expanded. City police have created positive relationships with middle school students through the TOGA middle school afterschool activity program and the GREAT /DARE summer program. The city library has become a community center for young people, offering movies, games, "zinc" writing as well as story times and book clubs — programs which either extend learning or provide safe supervised environments for students during non- school hours. He has sponsored essay and poster contests to spark student creativity. The Tigard Youth Council has permitted many of our students to develop leadership skills through their involvement with city staff. We are especially grateful for the city's role in enhancing our schools under Craig's leadership. For the last two years —as part of the city's Arbor Day observance- - natural areas at Alberta Rider and Mary Woodward elementary schools have been cleared of invasive plants and replanted with native species. Mayor Dirksen has been a prominent part of these Arbor Day events at both schools. Students are safer because of lighted cross walks and digital speed signs that the city has installed in school zones since Craig became mayor and, a new city transportation committee is exploring participation in the Safe Routes to School program. Finally, the city under Craig's leadership, is helping to preserve a community asset by purchasing the Fowler Middle School Woods and allowing it to remain a natural area that students can use as an outdoor classroom. This is part of a broader plan to expand the amount of open space and park land within the city, something that will permanently benefit all Tigard residents - -- especially its young people. 1 /; Since - el 1 ? r ! 1 ,, Rob Saxton, Superintendent MARGARET DOHERTY F o,� STATE REPRESENTATIVE .� DISTRICT 35 '' 1 '' 1$50 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 900 COURT ST NE SALEM, OR 97301 League of Oregon Cities Board of Directors RE: Craig Dirksen Nomination It is with great pride I write this letter recommending Mayor Craig Dirksen for the James C. Richards Memorial Award. Craig exemplifies everything I see and want in a great Mayor. I have known Mayor Dirksen for about six years and have worked more closely with him since my appointment to the state legislature. Even though the Mayor and 1'may not always see things the same way, I can assure you that his one, and only one motivation for his actions, is the thought of what would be the best for the City of Tigard. The one thing Mayor Dirksen has brought to the city is respect. He has spent more hours than I can count meeting with people throughout the metro area advocating for the needs of the citizens of Tigard. This was not necessarily the case a few years ago. He knows how to build the bridges it takes in local governments to make sure the voice of Tigard citizens is heard. Tigard is no longer the stepchild of Washington County, but is now a player and an active participant in the process. Mayor Dirksen exemplifies what is best about Tigard. He is a person who cares, many times, more for his city and his citizens than he does himself. He is always available to go and talk to classes in the Tigard - Tualatin School District. He spends Saturday mornings talking to citizens and making himself available to groups. You want the Mayor and he is there. He also cares deeply about the livability of Tigard. He works tirelessly to make sure our parks are safe for our children, yet makes them inviting for all family members. He continues to push for the city to obtain more open spaces for the citizens before it is all gone. He is also a great proponent in trying to solve the traffic issues that face us all in Washington County. There is no one louder than Craig is when advocating for a high capacity transit system down Highway 99. Craig Dirksen embodies all that is good about the James C. Richardson Award . He is a public servant who puts his city and his citizens above all else and we are proud t� have Craig Dirksen the mayor of our city. I would highly recommend him for this honor. Sincerely, Representative Margaret Doherty House District 35 Office Phone: 503- 986 -1435 - rep.margaretdoherty @statc.or.us • 1/1 COMMUNITY PARTNERS P.O. Box 23206 • Tigard, OR 97281 -3206 FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INC. Tel: 503- 968 -2724 • Fax: 503 -598 -8923 • www.cpahinc.org • August 9, 2010 Board Of Directors League of Oregon Cities 1201 Court Street, N.E., Suite 200 Salem, Oregon 97301 Dear Directors: • As you consider honorees for the James C. Richards Memorial Award this year, we hope you will select Tigard's Mayor Craig Dirksen. Craig exemplifies citizen leadership, as a resident and volunteer of the city for more than three decades. His vision is informed by work during that period in literally all aspects of municipal governance —from parks and citizen involvement to overall budgeting. He has always focused on Tigard's future, bringing citizens and other elected leaders • together to "see the possibilities" to improve the city's parks, water supply, transportation, and downtown core. At Metro, the Westside Economic Alliance, and in other settings, he sets a new standard for involvement among the many smaller cities who must work together in the Portland area. As a community developer based in Tigard, we sincerely appreciate the role Mayor Dirksen has played in supporting a diverse and inclusive community. The City's promotion of affordable housing stands out in Washington County, and in the state. At Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH), we are constantly asked how a jurisdiction like Tigard has come to play such a leadership role. It is through the strength and vision of individuals like Mayor Dirksen that difficult and important issues can be tackled effectively, one policy and program at a time, over time. His interconnection of issues such as housing, water supply, parks and transportation is what makes his leadership so effective. We hope you will recognize his decades of service with this award. If there is any further information we can provide, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Sheila Greenlaw -Fink Executive Director CIAH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, national origin, or marcm status in the admission or ucce: c to, or trenanent, or employment in it.; federallc assisted pmgrmns and activities. TRI MET August 02, 2010 James C. Richards Memorial Award Committee League of Oregon Cities 1201 Court St. NE, Suite 200 Salem, OR 97301 Dear Award Committee: It is my pleasure to support the nomination of Craig Dirksen, Mayor of the City of Tigard, for the James C. Richards Memorial Award. Mayor Dirksen's contributions to the local and regional transportation system reflect significant service to his community and the Portland metropolitan area. As TriMet's Executive Director of Government Affairs, I have seen Mayor Dirksen bring a spirit of courage, creativity and inter- agency cooperation to addressing traffic and congestion, one of Tigard residents' top concerns. He championed the creation of the Transportation Finance Strategies Task Force, which worked closely with Tigard residents to evaluate and recommend new ways to fund street improvement and maintenance projects, resulting in the Street Maintenance Fee and the Tigard City Gas Tax. In addition to improving existing infrastructure, Mayor Dirksen has shown leadership in implementing long term solutions to Tigard's transportation concerns by encouraging the development and use of alternate modes, particularly public transit. He is an outspoken advocate for the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan, which sets forth a vision of downtown Tigard as a vibrant and active urban center that is pedestrian- oriented, accessible by many modes of transportation and features a combination of uses. In line with this plan, Mayor Dirksen was a strong supporter of TriMet's Westside Express Service, Oregon's first commuter rail line, which stops in downtown Tigard and is regarded as a potential catalyst for housing and business development in the area. Mayor Dirksen continues to encourage the development of transportation options as a member of Metro's Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT). In this capacity, he played a key role in Metro's selection of the Southwest Corridor (Barbur Boulevard /Highway 99W) as the next regional priority for high - capacity transit. This is a critical step in identifying transit solutions to the congestion on Highway 99 through Tigard, one of the most congested corridors in the region. Mayor Dirksen's commitment to tackling the transportation challenges facing his community —and seeing the possibilities for Tigard —is an example of the exceptional public service he provides on a daily basis. The Richards Award is a wonderful way to honor his accomplishments and service to the community. Sincerely, ae x:fit Olivia Clark Executive Director of Government Affairs, TriMet ( 7' ,,,, , - ! . Z August 9, 2010 CITY OF League of Oregon Cities Board of Directors LAKE OSWEGO Attn: James C. Richard Memorial Reward 380 A Avenue 1201 Court St. NE, Suite 200 P.O. Box 369 Salem, OR 97301 Lake Oswego Oregon 97034 503-635-0213 Re: Mayor Craig Dirksen Nomination for Fax 503 - 697 -6594 League of Oregon Cities James C. Richards mayor@ci.oswego.or.us Memorial Award Dear Board Members: JACK HOFFMAN, MAYOR It is my pleasure to endorse Mayor Craig Dirksen of the City of Tigard for the James C. Richards Memorial Award. Mayor Dirksen has been a leader in the ROGER HENNAGIN, Portland Metropolitan region and is well - respected by his fellow mayors. He has COUNCILOR been a strong advocate of the regional mayors meeting on a regular basis to discuss not only issues of local concern, but issues of regional concern. KRISTIN JOHNSON, COUNCILOR Mayor Dirksen has forged new ties with Lake Oswego elected officials which led to an historic and unique agreement for a long -term joint water project, the Lake DONNA JORDAN, Oswego /Tigard water project. The agreement between the two cities benefits not COUNCILOR only the City of Tigard but the City of Lake Oswego. It ends Tigard's 17 year quest for ownership of a water source, while at the same time, benefitting Lake Oswego. SALLY MONCRIEFF, The project increases system capacity to deliver high - quality drinking water from the COUNCILOR Clackamas River to Lake Oswego and Tigard. Under this agreement, the two cities have secured long -term access to clean and safe water for significantly less than it MARY OLSON, would cost for each city to do it alone. It is an example of the kind of creative COUNCILOR partnership that Mayor Dirksen is known for. BILL TIERNEY, For the above reasons, I support Mayor Dirksen's nomination for the James COUNCILOR C. Richards Memorial Award. Sincerely, 4 D 0 * Jack D. , fman \. S''... Mayor o ake Oswego JDH/jcm WOW cc: Kent S. Wyatt, City of Tigard Ar}f icw -1 Cofrwv 600 NE Grand Ave. www.oregonmetro.gov Portland, OR 97232 -2736 503 - 797 -1540 503-797-1804 TDD 503- 797 -1793 fax Metro I P eople places. Open spaces. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DAVID BRAGDON August 4, 2010 League of Oregon Cities Board of Directors Attn: James C. Richard Memorial Reward 1201 Court St. NE, Suite 200 Salem, OR 97301 Dear Board Members, I write you today in support of Mayor Craig Dirksen's nomination for the League of Oregon Cities James C. Richards Memorial Award. Since Mayor Dirksen joined the Tigard City Council in 2000 he has been an asset to the Tigard community and to the Metro region. His involvement on the Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) is invaluable, and demonstrates his commitment to the Portland Metropolitan Region. Mayor Dirksen is the representative for Washington County cities on JPACT, and has played a leadership role on the committee throughout his service. The Mayor participated in finalizing the most recent Regional Transportation Plan, which included the Barbur Blvd /Pacific Highway corridor, which runs through Tigard, as the next High Capacity Transit corridor to be constructed. Mayor Dirksen also joined the JPACT chair and other members on the annual trip to Washington, DC to lobby on regional transportation issues and stress the importance of federal transportation funding. Mayor Dirksen is a leader in the city of Tigard and in the Portland Metropolitan region as a whole. His commitment to City of Tigard constituents is strong and sets an example for other public leaders around the state. For these reasons, I support Mayor Dirksen's nomination for the James C. Richards Memorial Award. Sincerely, David Bragdon Dena Struck 7683 SW Alder Street Tigard, Oregon 97224 Re: James C. Richards Memorial Award To whom it may concern: I am writing this letter to express support for Mayor Craig Dirksen, with whom I have known and worked closely with over the past 4 % years. I can think of no other person that deserves the James C Richards Memorial Award more than Mayor Dirksen. I got to know Mayor Dirksen when I began volunteering for the Tigard Budget Committee in 2005. Apparently this is how Mayor Dirksen got his start in politics, and it showed. I was constantly impressed by the mentorship Mayor Dirksen showed with the council, helping us understand how the decisions we would make would affect the community, which I could tell he truly loved. Finally, in every instance that I have had interaction with Mayor Dirksen he has showed tremendous leadership, especially in these tough economic times. In fact, it is because of Mayor Dirksen's professionalism and leadership that I have continued to volunteer for the committees in Tigard. I would not hesitate to recommend Mayor Dirksen for the James C Richards Memorial Award. Sincerely, Dena Struck Chair, Tigard Budget Committee August 12, 2010 To whom it may concern: It is my great pleasure to support the City of Tigard's' application to honor Mayor Craig Dirksen with the James C. Richard Memorial Award. Mayor Dirksen has been visionary leader for the City of Tigard, seeing potential that others may have missed. His many successes have come through hard work and an enduring commitment to community involvement and inter - agency cooperation. Mayor Dirksen's successful policies include transportation infrastructure funding and a ballot measure approving an Urban Renewal District for downtown. He has developed positive relationships with our neighboring cities, and had the foresight to build new ties with the leaders in Lake Oswego, leading to an agreement for a long -term water source joint project that benefits both cities. Generations to come will benefit from his tireless advocacy for the acquisition of parks and open space, which led to an increase of city -owned parks and open spaces from 300 acres in 2000 to 410 acres by 2009. His leadership has been crucial in the ongoing effort to preserve the Summer Creek natural area in the heart of Tigard for future generations. I have the pleasure of working with Mayor Dirksen on Summer Creek and other issues and am deeply impressed by his commitment and determination on behalf of the people of Tigard. As an elected official myself, I appreciate having a partner like Mayor Dirksen. While I could continue to list Mayor Dirksen's significant contributions to our community, I would like to say a few words about his character. Mayor Dirksen is an individual who puts others before himself He seeks consensus rather than conflict; he holds himself to a high standard both in the work place and in his personal life, and inspires those around him to reach those high standards as well. In light of his extraordinary talents and accomplishments, I believe that Mayor Dirksen would be a brilliant choice for the prestigious James C. Richard Memorial Award. Sincerely, State Senator Ginny Burdick District 18 — Tigard, King City and Southwest Portland EXECUTIVE COMMITI1 -R PRESIDENT AND (}LAIR JONA,: ARMSTRONG; ging WASHING ION :QUART VR]: PR1*W1ENJ MIKE GRANT KAER -.R FO(.'NTIATION HEM .1 H PLAN OF THE NW SURE I ART JACK ORCHARD RAIL. JANIK LIP TREASURER STEVE CLARK August 9, 2010 COMMUNITY NEWSPAI'I JIM k11WARDA RIR ICHIA PROW .A • ` MA 11 FEL ION Ms. Kim Bentley FEI.roN PROPERIII. • 1OEFJMAC}IFR Executive Assistant PACTRUST League of Oregon Cities Ln IaOMPKI. 1201 Court St. NE, Suite 200 JORDAN SGEIRADIR RAMISP Salem, OR 97301 DIREcrORS MORGiAN ANDER.`X)N IN I IT FRANK AN ,L() Dear Ms. Bentley, ANGELO PLANNING GROUP STEVE aARRACAR Westside Economic Alliance is pleased to support the nomination of Tigard HARSCH IN VEST MINI PROPER IEs A \1, I[EN - NE I I Mayor Craig Dirksen to receive the LOC's coveted James C. Richards Memorial LANDYE KENIFrr IILLAKSTEIN LL1' Award, and recommend him for this prestigious honor. Jul RORLAUG NAI NORRIS RM.;I& & SIMPSON IOIS I)IIMARS Mayor Dirksen has served as an active member of the Board of Directors for PEIiRKORT TOW'NI. SQUARE. y NORM EDER Westside Economic Alliance since 2007, where he is joined by our county ONKLING F1.4;UM A Nt. RR'H 1{)IF, chairman, the mayors of three other cities, and representatives from 23 private LMPQUA RANK sector companies located on the Westside of the Portland metropolitan region. ALFA JA(ISON PROVIDENCE. HEAI.IH AIRIRVI(TS KYLE: IADIA This public - private sector partnership is unique among business advocacy KG INY'FSTMENl MANACEMEN1 IU' ALEX MILLER groups and economic development agencies operating in the state of Oregon, NW NATURAL and enables a free - flowing exchange of ideas and recommendations to be MIKE MORN' SrAscolkP,,�RII((� Isvislofts , . , , shared among the elected leaders and major businesses in our region. (A partial nM PARKER list of WEA members is shown here in the margin) THE MELVIN MARK COMPANIES JIM PE ERNE NIKE INC. In his role as Mayor. Craig Dirksen is a tireless and dedicated advocate for his ` PORTLAND i[TJ ERAL LLECIi community, serving on the Washington County Coordinating Committee, and ToM BRIAN, CHAIRMAN representing the 12 cities of Washington County on our regional Joint Policy WA -LING TON COLN TY MAYOR OM; DIRKI:N Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT). In both capacities, Craig 111Y or TIGARI) Dirksen serves his community well, by forging collaborative regional support for MAYOR DENNY DOYIS MI OF RFAVF.RION projects benefiting residents and businesses in Tigard. and throughout our MAYOR WE OGDEN metropolitan region. CITY OF T(;AIAFIN MAYOR JERRY WILLEY CDT (,F HILISIIORO Working with Tigard residents to develop new ways to fund transportation � ,E ECONOMICC AwAN. infrastructure, for example, Mayor Dirksen championed an innovative street maintenance fee, and introduced a local gas tax to help pay for much - needed Si/STAINING MEMBERS street improvements in his community. He has also been an active member of ` s- ` FEELTO:L10N PROVF7(I]FW INC.. Tigard's original Downtown Task Force, which resulted in a successful ballot FRED NF Imo, STORES measure approving an Urban Renewal District for the downtown area. And in µ R FOUNDATION 2008, Mayor Dirksen forged important new ties with elected public leaders in HEALTH PIANOS EMEN". neighboring Lake Oswego, which led to a joint agreement for a long -term water Kl; INVESTMS I MANAGEMI N 1HE MELVIN MARK COMPANIL•. supply project to better serve both cities. NIKE- INC_ PACrRLST PORTLAND C 'FRAI. FFEX:IRIC PROVII)Ii \YT HEALTH & SERVICES PS RUMNESS PARKS SOLARWORW THE SI ANDAIU) \T:RIZON NORTHWEST WAWEN ETON SQLARE 10220 SW Nimbus Avenue, Suite K -12, Tigard, Oregon 97223 Phone: 503 - 968 -3100 Fax: 503.624-0641 E- mail: westside @westside- attiance.org URL: www.westside- alllance.org Ms. Kim Bentley League of Oregon Cities August 9, 2010 Page Two In addition, the League of Oregon Cities is well aware that Mayor Dirksen currently serves on at least two of your committees, including Transportation and Community Development, as well as LOC's City / State Relationship Task Force. Westside Economic Alliance is proud of the accomplishments and dedicated service of Tigard Mayor Craig Dirksen. As residents, business owners, taxpayers, colleagues and friends, we are pleased to endorse his nomination to receive the James C. Richards Memorial Award, and recommend him to receive this coveted award and well - deserved recognition. Sincerely, 1 mob+ Jonathan Schlueter Executive Director AGENDA ITEM NO. 2 - CITIZEN COMMUNICATION DATE: Oct. 12, 2010 (Limited to 2 minutes or less, please) The Council wishes to hear from you on other issues not on the agenda, but asks that you first try to resolve your concerns through staff. This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony becomes part of the public record. The names and addresses of persons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE TOPIC STAFF Please Print CONTACTED Name: Also, please spell your name as it sounds, if it will No help the presiding officer pronounce: r Tsrn )ro J Address City State Zip Phone No. Name: Also, please spell your name as it sounds, if it will help the presiding officer pronounce: Address City State Zip Phone No. Name: Also, please spell your name as it sounds, if it will help the presiding officer pronounce: SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET Address FOR 1 (2' la ) 0 City (DATE OF MEETING) State Zip Phone No. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION SUPPLEMENTAL PAKET FOR ID' t) z (DATE OF MEETING) TIGARD HIGH S CHO 011, 9000 SW Durham Rd. • Tigard • Oregon • 97224 (503) 431 -5518 October 12, 2010 Student Envoy: Tracie Tran I. ACTT N NHS a. Homecoming: a successful assembly kicked off our homecoming spirit. We had various groups of students and staff members perform dance routines and then invited the entire student body to join us on the gym floor. It was a hit! i. Annual Powder Puff game is on Wednesday, October 12 starting at 7PM ii. The homecoming parade is on Friday, October 15 starting at 5PM and running along Durham RD. iii. Theme is "Kickin' it old school" b. Fan of the Week for all sports I. ATHLETICS a. Girls' Volleyball i. Veronica Hughes- KUIK's female athlete of the week for 9/13 b. Cross Country undefeated! c. Football- This Friday, October 1 5th we have our homecoming game against McMinnville i. Michael Flannigan- KUIK's athlete of the week for 10/04 M. ACADEMICS a. Speech and debate traveled to Barlow High School for a tournament and had 8 people take home individual awards IV. ARTS a. Theatre is starting their signups for the fall project, "Ink 2" b. Marching Band placed higher than any other band in our class last weekend at the Sunset Marching Classic AIS -174 Item #: 2. A. Business Meeting Date: 10/12/2010 Length (in minutes): 5 Minutes Agenda Title: Farewell Remarks - Retiring Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Chief Jeff Johnson Prepared By: Cathy Wheatley, Administration Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting - Main Information ISSUE Chief Johnson will say farewell to the Council and citizens of the City of Tigard upon his retirement, which was effective September 1, 2010. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST N/A KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY N/A OTHER ALTERNATIVES N/A COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS N/A DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION N/A AIS -214 Item #: 3. A. Business Meeting Date: 10/12/2010 Length (in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title: Approve City Council Minutes Prepared By: Cathy Wheatley, Administration Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Consent Agenda - Approve Minutes Information ISSUE Approve City Council meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Approve City Council meeting minutes. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY N/A OTHER ALTERNATIVES N/A COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS N/A DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION N/A Attachments May 18, 2010 City Council Minutes June 15. 2010 City Council Minutes July 12. 2010 City Council Minutes July 13. 2010 City Council Minutes AIS -216 Item #: 3. B. Business Meeting Date: 10/12/2010 Length (in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title: Receive and File Prepared By: Cathy Wheatley, Administration Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Consent - Receive and File Information ISSUE Receive and File the Council Calendar and Tentative Agenda. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Receive and File the Council Calendar and Tentative Agenda. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Receive and File the Council Calendar and Tentative Agenda. OTHER ALTERNATIVES N/A COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS N/A DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION This is a regular agenda item for the first business meeting of each month. Fiscal Impact Fiscal Information: N/A Attachments Council Calendar Tentative Agenda N MEMORANDUM TIGARD TO: Honorable Mayor & City Council FROM: Cathy Wheatley, City Recorder RE: Three -Month Council Meeting Calendar DATE: October 4, 2010 Regularly scheduled Council meetings are marked with an asterisk M. October 12* Tuesday Council Business Meeting — 6:30 pm, Town Hall 19* Tuesday Council Workshop Meeting — 6:30 pm, Town Hall 26* Tuesday Council Business Meeting — 6:30 pm, Town Hall November 9* Tuesday Council Business Meeting — 6:30 pm, Town Hall 11 Thursday Veterans Day Holiday — City Offices Closed 16* Tuesday Council Workshop Meeting — 6:30 pm, Town Hall 23* Tuesday Council Business Meeting — 6:30 pm, Town Hall 25 -26 Thurs -Fri Thanksgiving Holiday — City Offices Closed December 14* Tuesday Council Business Meeting — 6:30 pm, Town Hall 21* Tuesday Council Workshop Meeting — 6:30 pm, Town Hall 24 Friday Christmas Holiday — City Offices Closed 28* Tuesday Council Business Meeting — 6:30 pm, Town Hall I: \ADM \City Council \Council Calendar \ 3-month calendar for c mtg 101012.doc City Council Tentative Agenda 10/4/2010 4:16 PM Form Submitted Meeting Type Tide Area SubArea Department Division Entered Inbox or # By Date Finalized 107 Cathy 10/19/2010 AAA 10/19/10 Absences to Note: I Location: Tigard 07/14/2010 Wheatley 'ty Hall I I 162 z Lutz 10/19/2010 CCWKSHOP 30 Minutes - Conduct Quarterly Budget City Council Financial and 08/24/2010 Lutz L, Conf Exec Committee Meeting - 1 Workshop Information Services Asst 122 ohn 10/19/2010 CCWKSHOP 30 Minutes - Placeholder - Water Rate Study and City Council Public Works Water 07/15/2010 Goodrich J, Utility Div oodrich Water SDC Update - Water Financial Plan - 2 Workshop Manager 42 Kathy 10/19/2010 CCWKSHOP 30 Minutes - Discuss Updating of TMC Title 12, City Council Public Works Water 06/21/2010 09/15/2010 Mollusky Water and Sewer; and Corresponding Practices Workshop and Procedures - 3 163 'Todd 10/19/2010 CCWKSHOP 30 Minutes - Update on Urban Forestry Code City Council Community Development 08/24/2010 artnett S, Asst C Prager Revisions - 4 Workshop Development Services irector Itfotal Time: 120 of 180 minutes have been scheduled II II II 108 Cathy 10/26/2010 AAA 10/26/10 I Absences to Note: I Location: Tigard 07/14/2010 Wheatle City Hall I 210 Todd 10/26/2010 ACCSTUDY 120 Minutes - Urban Forestry Program Funding Study Session Community Development 09/29/2010 Prager T, Assoc Prager Discussion Development Services lanner /Arborist 218 !Judith Gray 10/26/2010 ACCSTUDY 15 Minutes - Main Street Green Street - Parking Public Works 09/30/2010 Element [Total Time: 35 of 45 minutes have been scheduled 1 City Council Tentative Agenda 10/4/2010 4:16 PM 145 Agustin 10/26/2010 ACONSENT Consent Item - Approve Hall Blvd. Right -of -Way Consent Community Development 08/03/2010 uenas G, Duenas Dedication Located at the Knoll @ Tigard Project Agenda Development Services evelopment Engr to the Oregon Department of Transportation 148 Judith 10/26/2010 ACONSENT Consent Item - Approve Granting a Designated Bus Community ng Range 08/04/2010 Gray Stop on Commercial Street for Yamhill County Development lanning Transit Area - Resolution 178 Kent 10/26/2010 ACONSENT Consent Item - Approve Standard Consent cal Administration 09/07/2010 Mills L, Asst to City Wyatt Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with XO Agenda ontract Manager Communications Services, Inc. eview and 0 e 10/26/2010 ACONSENT Consent Item - Intergovernmental Agreement with Public Works 09 /28/2010 IcCarthy Marion County for them to provide services 213 Susan 10/26/2010 ACONSENT Consent Item - Appoint Richard Shavey, Current Consent Community 09 /29/2010 10/04/2010 Hartnett Planning Commission Alternate, to the Planning Agenda Development Commission F 1 0 Kent 10/26/2010 CCBSNS 20 Minutes - Approve Code of Conduct for Elected Discussion or Administration 06/23/2010 ' s L, Asst to City Wyatt and Appointed Officials - Three Ordinances, One Action Item nager Resolution 190 Todd 10/26/2010 CCBSNS 15 Minutes - Approval of Heritage Tree Discussion or Community Development 09/17/2010 (Prager T, Assoc Prager Nominations Action Item Development Services lanner /Arborist 195 Ted Kyle 10/26/2010 CCBSNS 10 Minutes - CIP Monthly Update on Pacific Discussion or Public Works ngrg - System 09/21/2010 yle T, City Highway, Main Street, Greenburg Road Project Action Item esign & ngineer perations !Total Time: 45 of 110 minutes have been scheduled II II F— _. I 2 City Council Tentative Agenda 10/4/2010 4:16 PM 109 Cathy 11/09/2010 AAA 11/09/10 I Absences to Note: I Location: Tigard City Hall I 07/14/2010 Wheatley 146 'Duane 11/09/2010 ACCSTUDY 15 Minutes - Executive Session - Property Negotiations Study Session Community Long Range Planning 08/04/2010 Roberts D, Project 'Roberts Development Planner 204 Kathy 11/09/2010 ACCSTUDY 20 Minutes - Preparation for Discussion with Jason Tell, Study Session Public Works 09/22/2010 oellermeier D. Mollusky ODOT, on November 16, 2010 'Public Works Dir 215 Darren 11/09/2010 ACCSTUDY 10 Minutes - Tree Grove Protection Program Open House Study Session Community Long Range Planning 09/30/2010 Hartnett S, Asst Wyss Report Development CD Director 219 w ane 11/09/2010 ACONSENT Consent Item - Approve Submittal of ODOT Flexible Funds Consent I Community Long Range Planning 10/01/2010 Laughlin D, Sr oberts Application for Improvements to 121st Avenue Agenda. Development Admin Specialist I I 197 athy 11/09/2010 CCBSNS 15 Minutes - Consider a Resolution Adopting Water Rate Study Discussion or Public Works 09/22/2010 Goodrich J, Utility Mollusky I Action Item Div Manager 217 Darren 11/09/2010 CCBSNS 20 Minutes - Tree Grove Protection Program Update 2 Discussion or Community Long Range Planning 09/30/2010 Hartnett S, Asst Wyss Action Item Development CD Director 189 Ted Kyle 11/09/2010 CCBSNS k0 Minutes - Consider the formation of the Canterbury Sewer Discussion or Public Works Engrg - Const Svcs & 09/16/2010 Kyle T, City — eimbursement District No. 50 3 Action Item ISupport 'Engineer 43 athy 11/09/2010 CCBSNS 15 Minutes - Amend TMC 12, Water and Sewers: Create Utility Discussion or Public Works Water 06/21/2010 ollusky K, Conf Mollusky Svc Rules; Allow Policy Updates Set by Res.; Designate Staff Action Item xec Asst Approves Water Leak Credits - Ordinance 4 172 Kent 11/09/2010 CCBSNS 10 Minutes - Review and Discuss Legislative Agenda for 2011 Discussion or Administration Assistant to City 08/30/2010 Newton L, Asst Wyatt Oregon Legislative Session 5 Action Item Manager /Risk Mgmt. City Manager d otal Time: 80 of 110 minutes have been scheduled II I II I I 3 City Council Tentative Agenda 10/4/2010 4:16 PM 110 Cathy 11/16/2010 AAA 11/16/10 I Absences to Note: I Location: Tigard City I 07/14/2010 Wheatley Hall rum Todd 11/16/2010 CCWKSHOP 60 Minutes - Annual Joint Meeting Between the Tree City Council Community Development Services 08/18/2010 Prager T, Assoc ■ Prager Board and City Council Workshop Development Planner /Arborist 164 Susan 11/16/2010 CCWKSHOP 30 Minutes - Discuss Changes to Land Use Decision City Council Community 1 08/25/2010 Hartnett 5, Asst C Hartnett Making Process to be Implemented January 1, 2011 Workshop Development Director 165 Susan 11/16/2010 CCWKSHOP 45 Minutes - Discuss Upcoming and Ongoing Planning City Council Public Works 08/25/2010 McCarthy M, St /Trans Hartnett and Construction Projects with Oregon Department of Workshop Sr Proj Eng Transportation (ODOT) T otal Time: 135 of 180 minutes have been scheduled II I II 111 Cathy 11/23/2010 AAA 11/23/10 I Absences to Note: I Location: Tigard City I 07/14/2010 Wheatley Hall I Ted Kyle 11/23/2010 CCBSNS t0 Minutes - Consider Finalizing Sewer Reimbursement Discussion or Public Works Engrg - System Design 10/04/2010 Kyle T, City Engineer No 48, Lower SW Cherry Drive Action Item & Operations I (Total Time: 20 of 110 minutes have been scheduled I II II I - . p l Cathy 12/14/2010 AAA 12/14/10 I Absences to Note: I Location: Tigard City I 07/14/2010 Wheatley Hall 176 Todd 12/14/2010 ACCSTUDY 30 Minutes - Pacific Highway Beautification Study Session Community Development Services 09/02/2010 (Prager T, Assoc Prager Development lanner /Arborist (Total Time: 30 of 45 minutes have been scheduled I I 157 Todd 12/14/2010 ACONSENT Consent Item - Appoint Tree Board Members - Consent 1Community Development Services 08/13/2010 Prager T, Assoc Prager Resolution Agenda Development Planner /Arborist 203 Sean 12/14/2010 ACONSENT Consent Item - Appoint City Center Advisory Consent Community Community 09/22/2010 Farrelly S, Redev Farrelly Commission Members- Resolution Agenda Development Development Project Manager Administration 4 City Council Tentative Agenda 10/4/2010 4:16 PM 142 Cheryl 12/14/2010 CCBSNS 90 Minutes - Quasi Judicial Hearing -- Approve Comp Plan Discussion or Community Development 08/02/2010 Gaines C, Assoc Caines Amendment and Sensitive Lands Review to Extend Wall St. Action Item Development Services Planner Across Fanno Creek to Fields Property - Ordinance I 8 thy 12/14/2010 CCBSNS 15 Minutes - Consider a Resolution Approving the Supply Discussion or Public Works Water 09/13/2010 oellermeier D. ollusky Facilities Capital Improvement Plan (SFCIP) for the Lake Action Item ublic Works Dir Oswego Tigard Water Partnership MR athy 12/14/2010 CCBSNS 15 Minutes - Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Ordinance Discussion or Public Works Water 09/22/2010 ollusky K, Con( ■lMollusky Adopting Water System Development Charge Update Action Item lxec Asst I I 113 Cathy 12/21/2010 AAA 12/21/101 Absences to Note: j Location: Tigard City Hall I 07/14/2010 Wheatley 1 114 Cathy 12/28/2010 AAA 12/28/10 I Absences to Note: I Location: Tigard City Hall I 07/14/2010 \X'heaticy 89 Cheryl 01/11/2011 ACCSTUDY 0 Minutes - 09/14/10 101 Executive Session - Potential Study Session Community evelopment 07/07/2010 Gaines C, Assoc I Gaines Litigation I Development Services Planner It Total Time: 20 of 45 minutes have been scheduled I 199 Ted Kyle 01/11/2011 CCBSNS 15 Minutes - CIP Update - Burnham Street Project Discussion or I Public Works 09/22/2010 Kyle T, City Action Item 'Engineer 205 Cathy 01 /11/2011 CCBSNS 15 Minutes - Administer Oaths of Office - Mayor and Two Ceremonial - Oath - Administration 09/27/2010 Wheatley C, City Wheatley Council Positions Acknowledge Recorder ,207 Cathy 01/11/2011 CCBSNS 5 Minutes - Elect Council President to serve January 2011 to Discussion or I Administration 09/27/2010 Wheatley C, City Wheatley December 31, 2012 Action Item Recorder 20g Cathy 01/11/2011 CCBSNS 20 Minutes - State of the City Address Discussion or Administration 09/27/2010 Wheatley C, City Wheatley Action Item Recorder 1 ICTotal Time: 55 of 110 minutes have been scheduled II II II I 5 City Council Tentative Agenda 10/4/2010 4:16 PM 166 Liz Lutz 01/18/2011 CCWKSHOP 30 Minutes - Quarterly Budget Meeting City Council Financial and 08/25/2010 utz L, Conf Workshop Information xec Asst Services 180 Liz Lutz 01/18/2011 CCWKSHOP 30 Minutes - Budget Committee meeting City Council inancial and 09/09/2010 aFrance 'T, Workshop nformation in /Info Svcs ervices irector (Total Time: 60 of 180 minutes have been scheduled 41 Kathy 01/25/2011 CCBSNS 15 Minutes - Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between Discussion or Public Works Water 06/21/2010 ollusky K, Conf Mollusky the Cities of Tigard and Sherwood for Joint Funding of the Water Action Item xec Asst _ Supply Improvements - Resolution 188 Ted Kyle 01/25/2011 CCBSNS 120 Minutes - Consider the Formation of SW 100th Avenue Sewer Discussion or Public Works 09/16/2010 IKyle T, City Reimbursement District No. 42 Action Item Engineer I IITotal Time: 35 of 110 minutes have been scheduled I II I 1 Ted Kyle 02/08/2011 CCBSNS 15 Minutes - CIP Update - Projects in Design Discussion or Public Works ngrg - System 09/22/2010 Kyle T, City Action Item esign & Engineer perations I HFotal Time: 15 of 110 minutes have been scheduled II I (�1 Ted Kyle 03/08/2011 CCBSNS 15 Minutes - CIP Update - Small Projects Update Discussion or Public Works ngrg - System 09 /22/2010 yle T, City Action Item esign & ngineer erations II I IjTotal Time: 15 of 110 minutes have been scheduled l II II 6 AIS -196 Item #: 3. C. Business Meeting Date: 10/12/2010 Length (in minutes): Consent Item Agenda Title: Approve Posting 60 -Day Public Hearing Notice for Final Consideration by Council to Adopt 2010 Water SDC Methodology Update Prepared By: Kathy Mollusky, Public Works Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Consent Agenda Information ISSUE The question before Council with this agenda item is simply whether or not to post the legally required notice of a hearing to consider changes to the Water SDC. Council will not be considering changes to the SDC until the hearing that will be scheduled forllowing the 60 day notice. At that time Council may adopt SDCs as proposed, may adopte a revised SDC, or may choose to take no action, leaving the existing SDCs in place. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends that Council approve the posting of the Public Meeting Notice and the September 29, 2010, Tigard Water System Development Charge Methodology memorandum prepared by Red Oak Consulting. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY Council received information and a presentation regarding the Water SDC allocation based on the 2010 Water Master Plan capital improvement projects and the Lake Oswego Tigard Joint Water Supply Project cost projections. These allocations were assigned to the SDC methodology and an updated maximum allowable water SDC fees and charges schedule was provided for Council's review. ORS 223.304 requires a 60 -day notice period prior to the public hearing for Council's consideration of an ordinance to amend the SDC methodology and Water SDC Fees and Charges. If this agenda item is approved by the City Council, staff will post the Public Meeting Notice and Water System Development Charge Methodology Memorandum. The proposed methodology is for the maximum Water SDCs permitted by state statue. Council may hear testimony and decide to make changes to the Water SDC fees and charges schedule before considering adoption of the amendment as long as those changes do not exceed the maximum allowable Water SDC fees and charges based on the published methodology. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Council may decide to postpone the hearing date. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS Long -Term Council Goals • Continue to monitor the Tigard Lake Oswego Water Partnership DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION June 15, 2010 - Introduction to the Water Financial Plan Project July 20, 2010 - Financial strategy for the Lake Oswego Tigard Joint Water Supply Project and revenue requirements to fund the project through revenue bonds September 21, 2010 - Report on the Water Rate Study Final Recommendations from the consultant and update on System Development Charges. Fiscal Impact Cost: $300 Budgeted (yes or no): yes Where Budgeted (department /program): PW /Water Additional Fiscal Notes: There is a nominal fee for the publication of the notice. The fiscal impact of the change in the SDC methodology and rates will be presented when Council considers changes to the SDC following the public hearing noticed by this action. Attachments Public Notice Water SDC Methodology City of Tigard I ° 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • TiGA Tigard, Oregon 97223 Posted October 13, 2010 Public Meeting Notice Date: Tuesday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. Address: Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard ORS 223.304 Adopt Water System Development Charge Methodology Update A Public Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14 in the Town Hall Conference Room. This public meeting will allow citizens to provide testimony to City Council regarding this proposed Water System Development Charge Methodology update. The meeting will determine whether it is in the City's best interest to complete this action by ordinance to adopt the Water System Development Charge update. The Tigard Water System Development Charge Methodology Memorandum may be viewed at www. tigard-or.gov/water. For more information or to request a copy, contact Dennis Koellermeier, Public Works Director, 503- 718 -2596, TTY 503 - 684 -2772, or dennis(ci)tigard- or.gov. Post: Tigard City Hall Tigard Permit Center Tigard Public Works Building Tigard Public Library • • . : •: RED)AKCONSULTING MEMORANDUM A DIVISION Or MALCOIM FUME To: John Goodrich, City of Tigard Date: September 29, 2010 From: Joe Healy, Red Oak Consulting Paul Matthews, Red Oak Consulting Re: Tigard Water System Development Charge Methodology Introduction Like many municipal water suppliers in Oregon, the City of Tigard (City) is faced with increasing costs for the expansion of its water system's capacity to serve growth. To mitigate this cost of growth in its water system, the City has historically assessed system development charges (SDCs) to new customers. As part of its routine business practices, the City has engaged Red Oak Consulting (Red Oak) to review its SDCs to ensure these charges are: • Fair and Equitable, and • Avoid subsidizing either new or existing customers. Water System Development Charge Methodology The proposed SDC methodology is based on historical investments and future capital improvements as identified by the City. The identified capital improvements are based on the existing water master plans and knowledge of the system. Reimbursement Fee The reimbursement fee is based on the capacity buy -in approach, and requires three steps: 1. Fixed asset valuation, 2. Capacity definition, and 3. Assessment schedule. The following is a description of each step. Fixed Asset Valuation Under the proposed methodology, the value of the City's fixed assets is based on an estimate of the water system's reproduction cost new (RCN). An estimate of the value of assets contributed by developers was excluded from the SDC calculation. The City's system is designed to meet the needs of its customers and provide safe and reliable water service throughout its service area. The system consists of many individual components that serve specific functions. To estimate the value of assets related to each • 12670 NW Barnes Road • Suite 104 • Portland, OR 97229 • T 503 - 352 -0900 • F 503 -644 -2414 • www.redoakconsulting.com City of Tigard Page 2 function, the value of each asset is allocated to one or more of 10 functions. The City's functions are: 1. Groundwater/ ASR 2. PWB Supply 3. L.O. - Tigard System 4. Bonita Pump Station 5. Water Storage 6. Pump Stations 7. 550 -530 Intertie 8. Transmission & Distribution 9. Administrative Facilities 10. Field Operations 11. Future Willamette Supply' Many assets used in the distribution system are typically contributed by developers and thus excluded from the calculation of the reimbursement fee. To explicitly show the value of the excluded assets, they were assigned to an additional category labeled Exclude from SDC. Table 1 summarizes the asset values attributed to each function. Based on the analysis, the total value of the City's water system assets for SDC purposes in fiscal year ending 2010 (FY2010) is $155 million. Of the total value, $23 million is excluded from the SDC to account for assets that are considered contributed or obsolete assets. Thus, for the purpose of establishing a reimbursement SDC, the City's water system is valued at approximately $154,994 million. Capacity Definition The next step in determining the reimbursement fee under the capacity buy -in approach is to define the system capacity. Specifically, under the capacity buy -in approach the system capacity is based on the unused capacity of the system for each function identified above. The City provided data used for this analysis. Table 2 lists the current capacities of each function. Table 3 presents an estimate of the capacity in the existing system that is available for growth. Underlying the numbers shown in this table is the assumption that one equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) consumes 475.5 gallons of water per day on a peak -day basis. This estimate is based on the City's most recent estimates and an assumption that the system currently serves 28,785 EDUs. The amount of storage required per EDU is 556 gallons. This value is also derived from the City's analysis of its system and projections. Using these assumptions and the capacities for each function summarized in Table 3, the number of EDUs that can be served by each function is calculated. Subtracting the number of EDUs currently served Currently the City has no infrastructure related to Future Willamette Supply. This was included only as a placeholder for future SDC updates. 2 Much of the City's water system is sized to meet the peak -day demands of its customers. Therefore, peak -day demands are used to estimate the requirements for most of the City's infrastructure. City of Tigard Page 3 by the utility generates the number of EDUs available for growth. A description of how the number of EDUs currently served by the City is estimated follows below. Assessment Schedule Development Table 4 provides an inventory of the number of EDUs by meter size. The number of EDUs is based on the number of meters by size and the associated equivalency factors. The equivalency factors are calculated based on an analysis of the City's customer billing data for the last five years. Based on the number of meters served by the City and the equivalency schedule presented in Table 4, the total number of EDUs served by the City is estimated to be 28,785. For connections to the water system with meters larger than 2- inches, the City will forecast the demands on an average -day, peak -day, and peak -hour basis. The number of EDUs associated with the demands will be determined by the following: EDUs — ADD * 0.400' + ((PDD ADD) * 0.3431 + ((PHD PDD) * 0.2571 226.4 , 249.1 /I II \\ 90.6 J Where: • ADD is the projected average -day demand of the new user in gallons per day, and • PDD is the projected peak -day demand of the new user in gallons per day, and • PHD is the projected peak -hour demand of the new user in gallons per day, and The constants used in the above formula are: • 0.400 equals the proportion of the City's water facilities allocated to the average - day function. • 226.4 equals the estimated gallons per day on an average -day basis demanded by an EDU. • 0.343 equals the proportion of the City's water facilities allocated to the max -day extra - capacity function. • 249.1 equals the estimated gallons per day of max -day extra - capacity demanded by an EDU. • 0.257 equals the proportion of the City's water facilities allocated to the max -hour extra - capacity function. • 90.6 equals the estimated gallons per day of max -hour extra - capacity demanded by an EDU. The City may update the values in the formula above as its system changes to recognize the changing costs imposed by new large customers. The proposed equivalency schedule is presented in Table 4. Based on the number of meters served by the City and the equivalency schedule presented in Table 4, the total number of EDUs served by the City is estimated to be 28,785. It should be noted here City of Tigard Page 4 that the equivalency factors shown in this table will be used for calculating SDCs for connections to the water system with meters 2- inches and smaller. As described previously, the City will forecast the number of EDUs for connections with meters larger than 2- inches using the above formula. Fee Calculation The total costs to be recovered from the reimbursement fee SDC are based on the percentage of remaining capacities by functions calculated in Table 3 and the total system asset values shown in Table 1. Table 5 presents the total reimbursement amount by function. The total amount attributable to the reimbursement fee is approximately $40 million. Table 6 calculates the reimbursement fee per EDU for each of the functions. The total reimbursement fee per EDU is $2,936. Improvement Fee The improvement fee is based on the City's adopted capital improvement program (CIP). Table 7 presents an overview of the City's CIP. To calculate an improvement fee based on the incremental cost approach, the following three tasks must be completed: 1. Multi- purpose project allocations, 2. Capacity definitions, and 3. Assessment schedule development. Multi Purpose Project Allocations Allocating the costs of multi-purpose projects is an integral part of calculating an improvement fee. A multi - purpose project is an improvement that will serve both growth and address existing needs. Few projects are designed and built exclusively to serve growth or solve an existing deficiency. Rather, projects are often designed to maximize economies of scale in design and construction. Therefore, projects serving both growth and rehabilitation/upgrade (i.e., multi - purpose projects) are allocated to growth and non- growth. The value of each capital project is allocated to one or more of the system functions described previously. Table 8 summarizes the allocation of capital projects to functions. Tables 9 through 20 show the cost of new capacity for each project within each system function. Based on this information, Table 21 summarizes the percent of capacities available for growth and the resulting value of growth - related improvements attributable to each system function. The total amount of capital improvements costs used to calculate the improvement fee is approximately $54 million. Capacity Definition Table 22 summarizes the system capacities added by function. Similarly, Table 23 presents the estimated number of EDUs available for growth by function. City of Tigard Page 5 Assessment Schedule As with the reimbursement fee, the improvement fee portion of the City's proposed SDC will be based on meter size. Table 4 presents the number of EDUs for each meter size. Fee Calculation The improvement fee is calculated based on the cost of the growth - related capital projects and the additional capacities estimated by these projects. Table 24 summarizes the improvement fee by system function. Based on the CIP developed by the City, the improvement fee per EDU is $3,538. Results and Recommendations As shown in Tables 6 and 24, the total reimbursement and improvement fees are calculated to be $2,936 and $3,538 respectively, for a total SDC of $6,474 per EDU. Table 25 presents the resulting schedule of SDCs by meter size. Supplemental Water SDC The City will charge a Supplemental Water SDC for any areas outside of the 2010 Service Boundary based on a supplemental adopted CIP list. The Supplemental Water SDC will be additional to the updated Water SDCs adopted by City Council. Table 1: Net Fixed Asset Valbation - RCN Description I FY2010 Assets Groundwater/ ASR $3,756,934 PWB Supply 0 LO- Tigard 0 Bonita Pump Station 0 Water Storage 22,640,803 Pump Stations 1,516,807 550 -530 Intertie 0 Transmission & Distribution 99,266,414 Administrative Facilities 2,346,745 Field Ops. 2,519,602 Future Willamette. Supply 0 Exclude from SDC 22,969 ,208 Total $ 155,016,5;13 Table 2: Capacity. by Function System-Component I Capacities I Units Groundwater/ ASR 4.1 MGD PWB Supply 6.8 MGD LO- Tigard 0.5 MGD Bonita Pump Station 0.5 MGD Water Storage 24.5 MG Pump Stations 13,600.0 gpm 550-'530 Intel 3,131.6 gpm Transmission & Distribution 41,338:4 EDU Administrative Facilities 41,338.4 EDU Field Ops. 41,338.4 EDU Future Willamette Supply 0,0 MGD. Exclude from SDC 0.0 0 ., Table 3: Available Capacities of Existing System Requirements per Subscribed Available Capacity Remaining System Component EDU Units EDU Available Capacity (EDUs) (EDUs) Capacity Groundwater / ASR 171.0 gpd 23,975 28,785 0 0.00% PWB Supply 283.6 gpd 23,975 28.785 0 0.00% LO- Tigard 20.9 gpd 23.975 28,785 0 0.00% Bonita Pump Station 20.9 gpd 23.975 28.785 0 0.00% WaterStoragc 556.4 gallons 44,034 28,785 15,249 34.63% Pump Stations 473.7 gpd 41.338 28,785 12,553 30.37% 550- 5301ntcrtie 0.1 gpm 4.1,338 28,785 12,553 3037% Transmission & Distribution 1.0 EDU 41,338 28,785 12.553 30.37% Administrative Facilities 1.0 EDU 41,338 28,785 12.553 30.37% Field OPs. 1.0 EDU 41,338 28.785 12.553 30.37% Futiire Willainctte Supply 0.0 gpd 0 28,785 0 0.00% Exclude from SDC 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00% Table 4: Invento of EDUs for FY2010 Equivalency Meter Size or Service Line, Size Number of Meters Factor EDUs 5/8 x 3/4 Inch I5,635 1.00 1 I Inch 1,604 2.67 4.279 1.5 Inch 375 8.00 2,999 2 Inch 320 12.99 4,156 3 Inch 24 22.90 550 4 Inch 11 46.97 517 6 Inch 5 50.00 250 - 8 Inch 5 80.00 400 I0 Inch 0 156.30 0 12 Inch 0 225.07 0 Total 17,979 28,785 Table 5: Calculation of Reimbursement Totals Capacity Available for Reimbursement System Component Growth Total Groundwater/ ASR 0.00% 50 PWB Supply 0.00% 0 LO- Tigard 0.00% 0 Bonita Pump Station 0:00% 0 Water Storage 34.63% 7,840,480 Pump Stations 30.37% 460.603 550 -530 Intertie 30.37% 0 Transmission & Distribution 30.37% 30,143,834 Administrative Facilities 30.37% 712,627 Field Ops. 30.37% 765,118 Future Willamette Supply 0.00% 0 Exclude from SDC 0♦00% 0 Total 539,922.662 Table 6: Reimbursement Fee per EDU Proposed Reimbursement System Component SDC Groundwater/ ASR $0 PWB Supply 0 LO- Tieard 0 Bonita Pump Station 0 Water Storage 380 Pump Stations 37 550 -530 Intertie 0 Transmission & Distribution 2,401 Administrative Facilities 57 Field Ops. 61 Future Willamette Supply 0 Exclude from SDC 0 Total $2,936 Table 7: Overview of CIP Projects Description I Total Project Cost ASR Well 3 — Design & Equip $2,609,963 New Pump Station - Siting Study 50,000 New Pump Station - Design 255,000 New Pump Station - Construction Year 1 (67 %) 963,000 New Pump Station - Construction Year 2 (33 %) 481,000 New PRV from 550G to 410 Zone 105,000 Pipeline connecting 550G and 530 Zones - Design 197,000 Pipeline connecting 550G and 530 Zones - Construction 1,770,000 Annual Fire Flow Improvement Allocation 3,300,000 Pipeline for installing PRV 550G -4 17,000 Pipeline in Main St. & Tigard Ave. 101,000 Water Master Plan Update 140,000 Willamette Sherwood Pipeline 0 550- 6270 - 755545 - ASR3 463,755 550- 6270 - 755545 - 287,066 550- 6270 - 755827 - 550' Zone 10Mil 3,952,087 550- 6270 - 755828 - 550' Zone Res #2 5,082,407 550- 6270 - 755828 - 1,080,352 550- 6270 - 755951 - Water Res Seismic Upgrade 52,270 550- 6270 - 755970- 7,052 550- 6270 - 757012 - Menlor Tank Recirc 39,132 Joint Water Supply Projects 89,299,160 Total $110,252,244 k ■MZSz - !§ "- 4E\EA�Sf $ / \�@»■0( -! 2 � / = ....... \ TA R. = .d )f� ` a= - - -_ f } _ f/ ! I / ) !!%5 ..... °__ =__ E } ®e,; ! $ b, )\f \— S = ■ ! § K E } �^ ! a = == c =_c_ =_C {r k� �a. o \ \ \ � ! ! $ - - ---- _ &f O t 4 / t kk§ k 2 ƒ }} � u / t , !!ƒ!! 22 } !} � ¥! ||;a£•e®• \@ ! \` ^� e`R [`Fri f !± f }| % } ! » ! 2 4 H) ) AM ! t04 -i: !!§!! &!! ! • Table 9: Allocation of Groundwater/ ASR Expansion Costs Percent Cost for Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Description Tijstr`d Costs (S) Capacity _ Capacity _ Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Project Group Added Capacity ASR Well 3 - Design & Equip S2.609,963 1.90 0.00 MGD 0:00% SO I 0.00 New PRV • froth ,550G to 410 Zone 105.000 1.90 0.00 MGD 0.00% 0 1 0:00 550. 6270 - 755545 -ASR3 463,755 0.00 0.00 MGD 0.00% 0 I 0.00 550 -6270- 755545 - 287,066 0.00 0.011 MGD 0.00 0 I 0.00 Total S3,465,784 SO 0.00 Table 10: Allocation of PWB Sup Iv Expansion Costs Percent Cost for - Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Description Tigard Costs (S) _ Capacity Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Project Group Added Capacity Total SO SO 0.00 Table 11: Allocation of CO- Tigard Expansion Costs Percent Cost for Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Description Ti and Costs (S) Capacity Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Project Group _ Added Capacity Joint Water Supply Projects 89,299.160 14.00 6.80 MOD 48.57% 43,373.878 0 6.80 Total 589.299.160 $43,373.878 6180 Table 12: Allocation of Bonita Pump Station Expansion Costs. Percent Cost for Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Description Tivard Costs (S) Capacity Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Project Group Added Capacity Total So 50 0.00 Table 13: Allocation of Water Storage:Expansion Costs Percent cost for - Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Description Tieard Costs (S) Capacity Capacity _ Capacity Units _ Capacity Capacity Project Group _ Added Capacity 550 -6270- 755827 - :550' -Zone 10Mil 3,952,087 3.00 3.00 MG 100.00% 3,952,087 1 3.00 550 - 6270-755828 - 550' Zone Res*? 5,082.407 3.00 3.00 MG 100.00% 5.082.407 I 0:00 550. 6270 - 755828,- 1,080.352 3.00 3.00 MG 100.00% 1,080.352 1 0.00 550 - 6270 - 755951 - Water Res Seismic Upgrade 52.270 0.00 0.00 MG 0.00% 0 0 0.00 550-6270-757012 - Mcnlor -Tank Recirc 39,132 0.00 0.00 MG 0,00% 0 0 0.00 Total 510,206,248 S10.114;846 3.00 Table. 14: Allocation of Pomp Stations Expansion Costs Percent Cost for • Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Description Tienrd Costs (S) Capacity Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Project Group Added Capacity New Pump Station - Siting Study 50,000 3,800.00 0,00 gpm 0.00% 0 I con New Pump Station - Design 255.000 3G10I0A0 0.01) Pin 0.00% 0 I 0.00 New Pump Station - Construction Year I (67 %) 963.000 3,800.00 0.00 Pm 0.00% 0 I 0.00 New Pump Station - Construction Year 2 (33 %) 481.000 3,800.00 0.00 gpnt 0.00% 0 1 0:00 Total 51,749.000 SO 0.00 J Table:I5: Allocation of 550 -530 lntcrtie Expansion Costs Percent Cost for Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Dcaription Tigard Costs (SI _ Capacity Capacity _ Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Project Group Added Capacity Pipeline connecting 550G and 530 Zones - Dcsip 197,000 3136.00 442.80 gpm 14:12% 27 :8I6 I 442.80 Pipeline coimecting 550G tnid 530 Zones - Constntctio 1,770.000 3,136.01) 442.80 gpm 14.12% .249,924 I 0.00 Total S1,967,000 5277;740 442.80 Table 16: Allocation of Transmission & Distribution Expansion Costs Percent Cost for Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Description Tigard Costs (S) _ Capacity Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Project Group Added Capacity Pipeline for installing PRV 550G-4 17.000 0.00 0.00 EDU 0.00% 0 0 0.00 Pipeline in Main.St. & Tigard Ave. 101,000 0.00 0.00 EDU 0.00% 0 0 0.00 Total S118,000 SO 0.00 Table 17: Allocation of Administrative Facilities Expansion Costs Percent Cost for Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Description Tigard Costs (S) Capacity Capacity _ Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Project Group Added Capacity Total SO SO 0.00 Table IR: Allocation of Field Y) s. Expansion Costs Percent Cost for Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Description Tigard Costs (5) Capacity Capacity Capacity Units _ Capacity Capacity _ Project Group Added Capacity Total SO SO 0.00 Table 19: Allocation of Future Willamette Supply Expansion Costs Percent Cost for Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Expansion Description Tigard Costs (S) Capacity Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity Project Group Added Capacity Total, SO 5O 0.00 Table 20: Allocation of Exclude from SDC Expansion Costs Percent Cost for Total Project Expansion Expansion Cost of Description Tifntrd Costs IS) Capacity. Capacity Capacity Units Capacity Capacity _ Project Group _ Added Capacity , 550- 6270 - 755970 - 7,052 0.00 0.00 0 0:00:0 0 0 0:00 Total 57,052 SO 0.00 Table 21:, Calculation of Improvement Fee Totals Capacity Available for Improvement Fee System Component Growth Total Groundwater/ ASR 0.0% $0 PWB Supply 0.0% 0 LO- Tigard 100.0% 43,373,878 Bonita Pump Station 0.0% 0 Water Storage 26.1% 10,114,846 Pump - Stations 0.0% 0 550-530 Intertie 31.8% 277,740 Transmission & Distribution 0.0% 0 Administrative Facilities 0.0% 0 Field Ops. 0.0% 0 Future Willamette Supply 0.0% 0 Exclude from SDC 0.0% 0 Total $53,766,464 Table 22: System Capacities for S stem Improvements Additional Capacity from System Component Improvements _ Units Groundwater/ ASR 0.0 MGD PWB Supply 0.0 MGD LO- Tigard 6:8 MGD Bonita Pump Station 0.0 MGD Water Storage 3.0 MG Pump Stations 0.0 gpm 550-530 Intertie 442.8 gpm Transmission & Distribution 0.0 EDU Adniinistrative Facilities 0.0 EDU Field Ops. 0.0 EDU Future Willamette Supply 0.0 MOD Exclude, from SDC 0.0 0 Table 23: New Capacity Available for Growth I Requirements per I Additional EDUs System Component EDU Units _ Available Groundwater/ ASR 0.0 gpd 0 PWB Supply 0.0 gpd 0 LO- Tigard 475.5 gpd 14,301 Bonita Pump Station 475:5 gpd 0 Water Storage 556.4 gallons 5,392 Pump Stations 473.7 gpd 0 550- 530lntertie 0.1 gpm 5,845 Transmission & Distribution 1.0 EDU 0 Administrative Facilities 1.0 EDU 0 Field Ops. 1..0 'EDU 0 Future Willamette Supply '0.0 gpd .0 Exclude from SDC 0.0 0 0 Table 24: Improvement Fee per EDU Proposed System Component 'Improvement SDC Groundwater /:ASR $0 PWB Supply 0 LO- Tigard 3.033 Bonita Pump Station 0 Water Storage 490 Pump Stations 0 550 -530 Intertie 15 Transmission & Distribution 0 Administrative Facilities 0 Field Ops. 0 Future Willamette Supply 0 Exclude from SDC 0 Total $3,538 , Table.25: Proposed SDC by Meter or Service Line Size Meter or Service Line Size I Reimbursement I Improvement I Total 5/8 x 3/4 Inch (1 EDU) $2,936 $3,538 $6,474 I Inch 7,831 9,438 1 7,269 1.5 Inch 23,479 28,298 51,777 2 Inch 38.126 45;950 84,076 3 Inch 67,232 81,031 148,263 4 Inch 137,886 166.185 304,071 6 Inch 146,779 176,903 323,682 8 Inch 234.846 283,044 517.890 10 Inch 458,830 552,998 1,011,828 12 Inch 660,715 796,317 1,457,032 AIS -137 Item #: 4. Business Meeting Date: 10/12/2010 Length (in minutes): 15 Minutes Agenda Title: Update on the Washington County Cooperative Library System (WCCLS) Operational Levy Renewal Prepared By: Alison Grimes, Library Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting - Main Information ISSUE Library staff will provide an informational presentation about the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) levy for library operating expenses that will appear on the November 2 ballot. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST None - Informational item. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY This levy renewal has been proposed to maintain library services and continue to allow some libraries to maintain hours of operation, children's programs and book purchases. The five -year levy would run through June 2016. — If the levy renewal does not pass, hours and current services may be reduced. Approximately 45% of the Tigard Library operational budget is funded by Washington County. OTHER ALTERNATIVES None - Informational item. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS N/A DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Council adopted a resolution in support of the renewal of the WCCLS Operation Levy on Sept. 14, 2010. Last considered /reviewed by Council in 2006. Fiscal Impact Fiscal Information: This measure would run from July 2011 through June 2016. The 17 cents rate per $1,000 of assessed value would remain unchanged from the current rate. Owners of a home with an averaged assessed value of $215,089 (not market value) would pay about $37 in 2011-2012. Taxes in future years would depend upon changes in assessed value. Approximately 21% of the Tigard Public Library annual operations budget is funded by this levy. Attachments PowerPoint Presentation 'nF . If the Levy is Renewed, _ . : the Tigard Library Would . Five -Year Local Option Levy Continue to: Renewal for Washington County • Purchase books and other items to maintain a collection of U Coo Library (+ .._ i YIL- materials requested by the public. Tigard Library users borrowed Cooperative Gr 1.4 million items in 2009 -10. 2011 -2012 through 2015 -2016 • Fund programs designed to enhance children's pre- school Measure 34 1 `� i � reading skills. In 2009 -10 attendance at children's and teens' programs exceeded 27.000 at Tigard Library 0 'Iti341.1 Cewh ' �Wyrnn Cnnnt, ...+.ran.. r ......., 9 ti we If the Levy is Renewed, Levy Renewal the Tigard Library Would Would: Continue to: • 170,000 participate in reading programs per year • Develop programs and offer resources to • 25,000 participate in summer reading assist job hunters and others impacted by • Maintain book deliveries, WCCLS website the economy v & shared catalog r? • Offer programs to assist the public in • Support services & technology designed to learning how to use new technologies increase library efficiency 1 d "� INF O,. SZ NFU Is Library Use Taxes? Increasing? • Five -year levy proposed to replace four -year levy, (I I ; '„ I IP IA Over the last 2 years: which expires June 2011 ' - 4 %k _ • Circulation (checkouts) 32% • Would run July 2011 —tune 2018 ' ). • Library visitors 22% • 170 rate per $1,000 assessed value t • Kid's program participation 38% • Unchanged from current rate l • Deliveries between libraries 35% • $37 on average assessed home in 2011 -12 • Checkouts per capita = 18.5 • Projection for term of levy: checkouts +9% annually, passing 0 w.."r t. rrr 18 million in 2018 ® Washington cowry E ll i ) What Would Happen \ If the Levy is If Levy Renewal Not Renewed, the Is Not Approved? Tigard Library Would: • Expiring levy provides 21% of WCCLS funding • Decrease current service levels and hours • Without levy funding, reductions in hours, book purchases • Reduce the purchase of books and other materials and services would be determined by member libraries • Reduce the number of children's programs, including story based on local service priorities times and literacy programs © ®ltlarly. r *. 7 For More Information (including sources for statistics cited) . • Library staff can answer questions ■ Call 503-8464222 or x 1 : +ti" / • Visit www. WCCLS.orq/levy 3 AIS -139 ' Item #: 5. Business Meeting Date: 10/12/2010 Length (in minutes): 60 Minutes Agenda Title: Legislative Public Hearing - Adopt Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan (CPA2010- 00001) - Ordinance Prepared By: Darren Wyss, Community Development Item Type: Ordinance Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting - Main Public Hearing - Legislative Information ISSUE Shall Council approve the Planning Commission's recommendation (CPA2010- 00001) to adopt the the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan and amend the Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12: Transportation and the Tigard Public Facility Plan? STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff recommends approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation (CPA2010- 00001) to adopt the the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan and amend the Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12: Transportation and the Tigard Public Facility Plan. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY • OAR 660 Division 12 (Transportation Planning Rule, or TPR) requires cities with populations over 10,000 to have a transportation system plan. • Cities are required to update their TSPs under any of a number of "triggering" conditions, including 1) to reflect changes in an updated Comprehensive Plan, 2) if the existing TSP has a forecast year less than 15 years in the future, or 3) within one year of adoption of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). • Tigard updated the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan in 2007 -2008. • Tigard's current TSP was adopted in 2002 with a forecast year of 2020. • Metro adopted an updated RTP in 2010. • In 2007, the Transportation Growth Management (TGM) program, administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), awarded $175,798 to Tigard to update the TSP. • The TGM funds were used to hire a consultant team to lead the TSP Update. • A Citizens Advisory Committee was appointed by Council to participate in the update of the TSP. • Additional measures to engage the community included several Cityscape articles, a project web site, two Public Forums, one Open House, and presentations to civic organizations. • A Technical Advisory Committee was comprised of representatives of neighboring cities, Washington County, Metro, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, TriMet, ODOT, and DLCD. • The consultant completed their contract in March 2010 and submitted a draft TSP Update. • In April and May, 2010 staff conducted three work sessions with Planning Commission to review and refined the draft TSP Update. • On June 21, 2010, Planning Commission held a public hearing on the TSP Update, at which they voted unanimously to recommend adoption. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Council could vote not to adopt the 2035 TSP or could adopt the TSP with changes. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS Goal I a. Complete the Transportation System Plan DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION During the past twelve months, the City Council has received updates on or considered aspects of the Tigard Transportation System Plan 2035 on October 20, 2009; December 15, 2009; March 30, 2010; August 17, 2010; and September 21, 2010. Fiscal Impact Cost: $283M+ over 20 years Budgeted (yes or no): no Where Budgeted (department /program): NA Additional Fiscal Notes: The 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan (TSP) includes projects under the jurisdiction of the city, state, county, and other local jurisdictions. These capital improvements are typically funded through a combination of state, city, county, and private funds. Section 6 - Transportation Funding Element describes Tigard's projected transportation revenues and estimated project costs, as well as summarizing other potential revenue sources. Table 6 -3 summarizes the estimated cost for implementation of all projects in the TSP at $657,310,000. It is important to remember that not all projects identified on the lists are expected to be constructed in the 20 year planning horizon used to develop the TSP. Also, the majority of transportation projects will require partnerships with other agencies or private developers and in some cases, the City may be responsible for a small percentage of project costs. The financially constrained list incorporates potential capital from all known public and private sources and Table 6 -3 summarizes the cost for that project list at $283,280,000. The information in the TSP will be one of the key resources Tigard will use to add projects to the 5 -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP is adopted each year with the budget. It represents all capital projects, including transportation projects, that Tigard expects to fund over the shorter 5 -year horizon. The current 2011 -2015 CIP has $17 million in transportation projects within the Streets and Downtown systems. Attachments Attachment 1. Summary of Attachments Attachment 2. Ordinance Exhibit A. TSP Document Exhibit B. Comp Plan Goal 12 Exhibit C. Staff Report and Findings PC Hearing Minutes Powerpoint Presentation CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 10- AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA 2010 -00001 TO AMEND THE CURRENT TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOAL 12: TRANSPORTATION AND THE TIGARD PUBLIC FACILITY PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE TIGARD 2035 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN. WHEREAS, Oregon Administrative Rule 660 Division 12 requires cities with a population over 10,000 to have a transportation system plan; and WHEREAS, cities are required to update their transportation system plan, 1) to reflect changes in an updated comprehensive plan, 2) if the existing plan has a forecast year less than 15 years into the future, or 3) within one year of adoption of the Regional Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Tigard is under State Periodic Review order and the work program includes an update of the Tigard Transportation System Plan; and WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council directed staff to complete an update of the Tigard Transportation System Plan to comply with Oregon Administrative Rule 660 Division 12 and the Regional Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Tigard was awarded grant monies from the Oregon Transportation and Growth Management Program to fund the Tigard Transportation System Plan update, which required the inclusion of specific elements; and WHEREAS, the updated Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Volume I contains goals and policies and updated Policy /Regulatory Elements that are consistent with the Regional Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the Policy /Regulatory Elements in the updated Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Volume I outline a specific framework for regulatory implementation through the Tigard Municipal Code Title 18: Community Development Code; and WHEREAS, the updated Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Volumes II and III contain background information and data used to inform Volume I and were available to the public for review throughout the process; and WHEREAS, the City has proposed an amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan by updating Goals, Policies, and Recommended Action Measures corresponding to Statewide Planning Goal 12 and updating the transportation element of the Tigard Public Facility Plan; and WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing, which was noticed in accordance with City standards, on June 21, 2010, and recommended approval of the proposed CPA 2010 -00001 by motion and with unanimous vote in support; and ORDINANCE No. 10- Page 1 WHEREAS, on October 12, 2010, the Tigard City Council held a public hearing, which was noticed in accordance with City standards, to consider the Commission's recommendation on CPA 2010- 00001, hear public testimony, and apply applicable decision - making criteria; and WHEREAS, on October 12, 2010, the Tigard City Council adopted CPA 2010 -00001 pursuant to the public hearing and its deliberations; and WHEREAS, Council's decision to adopt CPA 2010 -00001 was based on the findings and conclusions found in Exhibit "C" and the associated land use record which is incorporated herein by reference and is contained in land use file CPA 2010 - 00001. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Tigard City Council adopts the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan (Exhibit "A ") as the transportation element of both the Tigard Comprehensive Plan and the Tigard Public Facility Plan. SECTION 2: The Policy /Regulatory Elements section of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan constitutes the regulatory implementation of these components through the Tigard Municipal Code Title 18: Community Development Code. SECTION 3: Tigard Comprehensive Plan is amended to include new text and rescind existing text as shown in Exhibit "B ". SECTION 4: Tigard City Council adopts the findings and conclusions contained in Exhibit "C" in support of the Council's action and to be the legislative basis for this ordinance. SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder. PASSED: By vote of all Council members present after being read by number and title only, this day of , 2010. Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder ORDINANCE No. 10- Page 2 APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of , 2010. Craig Dirksen, Mayor Approved as to form: City Attorney ORDINANCE No. 10- Page 3 Exhibit A City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Tigard, Oregon Adoption Draft, Version 3 Planning Commission Recommended Draft September 2010 City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Tigard, Oregon Prepared For: City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 September 2010 This project was partially funded by a grant from the Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) Program, a joint program of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD). This TGM grant is financed, in part, by federal Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA -LU), local government, and the State of Oregon funds. 2035 Transportation System Plan - Adoption Draft Version 3 September 2010 Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction 2 Section 2 Goals and Policies 9 Section 3 Transportation Planning Toolbox 16 Section 4 Development of the 2035 TSP 27 Section 5 Transportation System Plan 42 Section 6 Transportation Funding Element 100 Section 7 Implementation Plan 107 Section 8 Glossary 109 V September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 4 -1 Environmental Resources 29 Figure 4 -2 Environmental Justice Populations 30 Figure 4 -3 Forecast Growth in Households 32 Figure 4 -4 Forecast Growth in Employment 33 Figure 5 -1 Plan Area Map 43 Figure 5 -2 Roadway Functional Classification Map 49 Figure 5 -3 Truck Routes 50 Figure 5 -4 Future Roadway Improvements 62 Figure 5 -5 Future Travel Lanes /Right of Way Needs 63 Figure 5 -6 Future Pedestrian Network 65 Figure 5 -7 Future Bicycle System 67 Figure 5 -8 Future Transit System 70 Figure 5 -9 Transportation Improvements (Near Term Projects) 86 Figure 5 -10 Transportation Improvements (Near -Term & Mid -Term Projects) 87 Figure 5 -11 Transportation Improvements (All Projects) 88 Figure 5 -12 Tigard Triangle Planned Facilities 91 Figure 5 -13 WSRC Planned Facilities 94 Figure 5 -14 Downtown Planned Facilities 96 vi 2035 Transportation System Plan - Adoption Draft Version 3 September 2010 Table of Contents List of Tables Table 3 -1 Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) Mode Shares 16 Table 3 -2 Neighborhood Traffic Management Performance 24 Table 4 -1 2035 Household and Employment Projections 31 Table 4 -2 Qualitative Rating System 36 Table 5 -1 Potential TSM Strategies for Tigard 55 Table 5 -2 TDM Strategies and Typical Implementing Roles 56 Table 5 -3 City of Tigard Travel Aspiration Mode Shares 57 Table 5 -4 Future Plans & Studies 60 Table 5 -5 Transit Strategies and Typical Implementing Roles 69 Table 5 -6 Multi -modal Project Improvement List 72 Table 6 -1 Future City Transportation Revenues For Capital Projects (2009 Dollars) 100 Table 6 -2 Forecast Non -City Transportation Revenues For Captial Projects (2009 Dollars) 101 Table 6 -3 Transportation Project Cost Summary by Priority 102 vii September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Table of Contents List of Exhibits Exhibit 1 Alternatives Analysis and Project Evaluation Sieves 35 viii 2035 Transportation System Plan - Adoption Draft Version 3 September 2010 Table of Contents Appendices (Under Separate Cover) VOLUME 2 TECHNICAL APPENDIX Appendix A TSP and Implementing Ordinance Compliance Appendix B Neighborhood Trails Plan Appendix C Tigard Metro Regional Mobility Corridors Appendix D TSMO Projects on Tigard Regional Mobility Corridors Appendix E Draft Implementation Measures VOLUME 3 TECHNICAL APPENDIX Technical Memo #1 Plans and Policy Review Technical Memo #2 Goals and Objectives Technical Memo #3 Base Year Conditions Analysis Technical Memo #4 Transportation Needs & Deficiencies Technical Memo #5 Transportation Systems Solutions ix September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Table of Contents Preface The progress of this plan was guided by the Project Management Team (PMT) made up of City of Tigard staff with input from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The project was also guided by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), City Council and Planning Commission. The TAC provided guidance on technical aspects of the 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan (2035 TSP) and consisted of staff members from the surrounding communities. The CAC ensured that the needs of people in the community of Tigard are incorporated in the 2035 TSP. The CAC consisted of Tigard residents who provided input throughout the process. Membership of these different groups is shown below. City of Tigard Project Management Team Marah Danielson Judith Gray ODOT Region 1 Senior Planner City of Tigard, Senior Transportation Planner Mike McCarthy, P.E. Darren Wyss City of Tigard, Senior Project Engineer City of Tigard, Senior Planner City Council Craig Dirksen, Mayor Marland Henderson Nick Wilson, Council President Sydney Webb Gretchen Buehner Planning Commission David Walsh, President Karen Fishel Jeremy Vermilyea, Vice President Timothy L Gaschke Tom Anderson Stuart Hasman Rex Caffall Matthew Muldoon Margaret Doherty x 2035 Transportation System Plan - Adoption Draft Version 3 September 2010 Table of Contents Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Elizabeth Wemple, P.E. Susan Wright, P.E. Associate Engineer Senior Engineer Michael Houston Shaun Quayle, P.E. Transportation Analyst Engineer Wen Si Casey Bergh Transportation Analyst Engineering Associate Angelo Planning Group DJ Heffernan Shayna Rehberg, AICP Project Manager Planner Technical Advisory Committee Matt Crall Kaaren Hofmann DLCD, Regional Representative City of Tualatin, Civil Engineer Steve L. Kelley Jabra Khasho Washington County, Senior Transportation City of Beaverton, Transportation Engineer Planner Margaret Middleton Karen Mohling City of Beaverton, Senior Transportation Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Deputy Fire Planner Marshal Josh Naramore Jessica Tump Metro, Associate Transportation Planner TriMet, Planner Citizen Advisory Committee Stu Hasman Gary Jelinek Cindy Padilla Jennifer Stanfield Christopher Warren Randy Wooley xi September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Table of Contents City of Tigard Review Team Ron Bunch Gus Duenas, P.E. Community Development Director Development Engineer Susan Hartnett Dennis Koellermeier, P.E. Assistant Community Development Director Public Works Director Ted Kyle, P.E. Kim McMillan, P.E. City Engineer Engineering Manager Craig Prosser Brian Rager, P.E. City Manager Assistant Public Works Director xii Section 1 Introduction September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Introduction Introduction Purpose of the Plan The 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan (2035 TSP) is an important long -range planning tool for Tigard as it prepares for future growth in the community and region. The 2035 TSP, an update of the previously adopted plan, was initiated in 2008 and completed in 2010. The completion of the 2035 TSP is timely for two reasons. First, traffic congestion has consistently ranked as the number one issue facing Tigard in community attitude surveys and the City is committed to finding solutions to this issue. Secondly, the community has developed a vision for Tigard's future and a key component of this vision is developing an efficient and balanced multi -modal transportation system. The TSP ensures the vision for the transportation system meets community needs, communicates the City's aspirations, and conforms to state and regional policies. An effective TSP will provide: • A blueprint for transportation investment; • A coordination tool with regional agencies and local jurisdictions; • An important component of prudent and effective land use choices; and • Answers to existing and future transportation needs related to bicycles, pedestrians, transit, vehicles, freight, and rail. The document meets the state requirements for a TSP and acts as a resource for staff, decision makers, and the public. It identifies the preferred multi -modal transportation system, consisting of a network of facilities adequate to serve local, regional, and state transportation needs. It is the principal document used for identifying the function, capacity, and location of future facilities, directing resources to transportation projects, and providing the community with the level of investment that will be needed to support anticipated development within the community. One important task in the development of the 2035 TSP was to consider land use and transportation efforts already completed by the City. This allowed the TSP to analyze and build upon previously adopted plans to ensure consistency and continuity for the transportation system. Plans for Downtown Tigard, the Washington Square Regional Center, Highway 217, and Pacific Highway - 99W were incorporated into the TSP. The TSP also serves as the transportation element, and as a supporting document, of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) as required by state law. Goals and policies were identified at an early stage of the TSP update and are adopted as the Goal 12: Transportation element of the Comp Plan. These goals and policies will help to guide future decisions. It was important to ensure the transportation goals and policies were coordinated with the entire Comp Plan because an integrated land use and transportation system is essential to reaching the community's vision. In general, as the Comp Plan is "comprehensive" in nature, all goals and policies are intended to be supportive of one another. 2 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Introduction The Tigard Transportation Planning Environment Transportation planning in Tigard is shaped by opportunities and constraints as much as by transportation needs. Growth within Tigard and in the surrounding areas increases travel demand and associated congestion. The built environment makes major roadway expansions costly to construct. At the same time that these costs rise, competition is high for scarce transportation funding resources. There is also a greater awareness of the negative impacts that come from creating an environment geared toward reliance on personal automobile travel. There is growing concern about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as dependency on foreign oil and rising fuel costs. Reliance on automobile travel instead of active transportation, such as walking and cycling, is also one culprit in the rise of obesity, including among children. While there are myriad strategies to combat these issues, a critical role for transportation is the provision of a balanced, multi -modal transportation system. These challenges - the built environment, high costs, limited funding, environmental impacts, and personal health issues - were significant in shaping the 2035 Tigard TSP. At the same time, they helped direct the plan toward opportunities to integrate Tigard's transportation system with regional and state investment plans; to promote land use patterns that support those investments; to minimize impacts to the local community; and, to provide Tigard residents with options for personal, recreational, and commute travel. Some of the specific issues and opportunities that influenced the development of the 2035 TSP are summarized below. Transportation System Management - Making the Existing System Work Better As the challenges of roadway expansions are increasing, new technologies and practices are being employed to improve the functioning and operations of existing transportation resources through a wide array of management measures. The broad term for these measures is Transportation System Management (TSM). There is growing emphasis at the national, state and regional levels for increasing the application of TSM measures. Examples include improved traffic signal and system coordination; transit priority treatments on congested corridors; travel demand management strategies to shift demand toward other modes or time periods; and, access management measures to streamline traffic flow on major corridors. These can be effective ways to improve existing streets rather than adding travel lanes. Multi -Modal System Planning - Providing Travel Options Motor vehicle travel is now and will continue to be the primary mode of travel serving Tigard within the 2035 TSP horizon. As such, future transportation investments in Tigard must support a safe and reliable roadway system to accommodate current and forecast demand. However, many people are realizing benefits - cost savings, quality of life, community connection, health and fitness, and sustainability - of walking, cycling, carpooling, or using public transit. In order to meet the future travel needs of the community, increased transit, walk, and bike shares are essential to the future transportation system in Tigard, as much as adding expensive roadway capacity for 3 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Introduction increased demand. This will be accomplished through a combination of strategic investments and partnerships that are identified in this Plan, including regional plans calling for multi -modal refinement plans in key corridors, such as Pacific Highway -99W. Transit Investments - Public Transit Connections Tigard has a tremendous opportunity to gain federal, state, and regional investments for significant transit improvements. The opening of the Westside Express Service (WES) commuter rail line in early 2009 was a first step in establishing urban rail as a transit option for Tigard residents and employees. As a further step to major transit infrastructure, TriMet and Metro have identified the Pacific Highway-99W/Barbur Boulevard corridor as the next priority for high capacity transit (HCT) service in the region. The process of developing HCT will include several years , of planning, engineering, and design to ensure that future land development, transit access, and local circulation will support transit investments. Connectivity - Local Mobility Connectivity in Tigard is severely challenged by Highway 217, I -5 and the WES commuter /freight rail line as well as Fanno Creek, Bull Mountain, and other natural features. These challenges are exacerbated by a built environment that precludes efficient connections through the prevalent use of cul -de -sacs and other dead -end streets. Such limited service roadways are attractive for neighborhoods because they limit traffic volumes and travel speeds. However, they contribute to inefficiency in the circulation system and over - reliance on major arterials. One of the priorities of the 2035 TSP is to identify and preserve potential opportunities for future connectivity improvements in order to protect and maximize the function of the existing transportation network. Land Use Patterns - Developing for Efficient Transportation The types, intensities, and locations of different land uses are major determinants of travel patterns. Land use patterns in the City of Tigard and surrounding areas are suburban in character, with residential areas separated from commercial areas and a relatively low density of development overall. This development pattern results in travel demand that is highly directional according to typical weekday peak periods. Tigard has adopted plans for a more compact urban form in several areas including downtown, and the Washington Square Regional Center (WSRC). The 2035 TSP supports such land use strategies to mitigate the strain on the roadways by shortening home -to- work trips, supporting transit service, and making walk/bike trips more viable for work, shopping, and other activities. Major Roadways - I -5, Highway 217, and Pacific Highway -99W Tigard is at the juncture of three major state highways: Pacific Highway -99W, Highway 217, and I -5. While they serve as important access routes to and from Tigard, they also pose significant barriers and constraints. Highway 217 and I -5 are both limited access freeways. Because they are under ODOT jurisdiction, the City has no direct operational authority over them. Access to and from Tigard is provided by the ramp interchanges, which are also governed by ODOT. Both highways provide critical access to 4 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Introduction and from Tigard. However, congestion is commonplace along the highways and at interchanges. Plans for widening have not moved forward largely due to significant costs. Without capacity and operational improvements, congestion on these facilities results in regional traffic cutting through Tigard as a detour route. Pacific Highway -99W is a statewide highway and freight route carrying more than 50,000 vehicles per day on some sections through Tigard. Given these designations, the highway plays a critical role in regional and statewide mobility, providing a primary connection between the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast and cities in between. Traffic on the segment within Tigard is divided nearly evenly between local trips and through traffic. Because it is an at -grade roadway, the high through traffic has a significant impact on adjacent properties. Heavy traffic results in traffic congestion, compromises the pedestrian and bicycle environment, and creates challenges for transit service. The limited capacity for additional traffic threatens to limit development opportunities in Tigard. Strategies for this important highway must balance the needs for statewide and regional travel, along with potential local impacts. These include direct improvements to the highway to improve traffic operations as well as connectivity improvements within Tigard to reduce reliance on Pacific Highway -99W for local travel. Many opportunities to address these competing needs have been explored in earlier planning and engineering studies, which have been incorporated into the 2035 TSP. Continuous east -west travel on Tigard streets is primarily served by Durham Road and Bonita - McDonald- Gaarde. These routes are frequently constrained during weekday peak periods, with predictable traffic flow reflecting the housing /jobs development patterns in Tigard and the region. To an extent, these roads provide connections between I -5 and neighboring cities. While widening these roadways could improve traffic flow, the evaluation of such improvements must be balanced with the benefits for local and through traffic, and the impacts to be borne by the local community. Special Areas Three areas within Tigard -- Tigard Triangle, WSRC, and Downtown — represent considerable growth opportunities but also significant transportation challenges. Even when bounded by significant transportation facilities, congestion is an issue for trips to, from, and through these areas. For this reason, an emphasis on mixed -use development that supports transit, walking, and cycling trips is a critical focus of transportation planning for these areas. They are addressed separately in the main chapter of this TSP. Plan Background /Regulatory Context The Oregon Revised Statutes require that the TSP be based on the current Comprehensive Plan land uses and that it provide for a transportation system that accommodates the expected growth in population and employment that will result from implementation of the land use plan. Development of this TSP was guided by Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 197.712 and the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) administrative rule known as the Transportation Planning Rule (TPR, OAR 660 -012). 5 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Introduction The TPR requires that alternative travel modes be given consideration along with the automobile, and that reasonable effort be applied to the development and enhancement of the alternative modes in providing the future transportation system. In addition, the TPR requires that local jurisdictions adopt land use and subdivision ordinance amendments to protect transportation facilities and to provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities between residential, commercial, and employment /institutional areas. It is further required that local communities coordinate their respective plans with the applicable county, regional, and state transportation plans. Further requirements were adopted by the Oregon Legislature in 2009 in Oregon House Bill 2001 - Jobs & Transportation Act (JTA). Among the chief changes introduced in JTA is an emphasis on sustainability. JTA requires the development of a least cost planning model, as well as planning for reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Precise implementation measures and evaluate technologies are still under development. However, these elements were integrated in concept in the development of the TSP. The TSP was also prepared consistent with the Portland Metro 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The RTP provides a regional framework for transportation planning and investment, including implementation of Metro's 2040 Growth Concept. The update of the Tigard TSP has been developed in close coordination with the 2035 RTP update process in order to ensure consistency at the state and regional levels. A memo summarizing how the TSP and implementing ordinances are compliant with the TPR and other regulatory requirements is provided in the Volume 2 Technical Appendix. Planning Work Foundation The development of the TSP began with a review of the local and statewide plans and policies that guide land use and transportation planning in the City. In addition to the previous adopted transportation plan (2002), the TSP incorporates the following other transportation planning efforts: • Washington Square Regional Center Plan (1999) . • Washington County 2020 Transportation Plan (2002) • Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan (2005) • Metro Highway 217 Corridor Study (2006) • Tigard Highway 99W Improvement and Management Plan (2007) • Tigard Downtown Circulation Plan (2010) • Metro 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (2010) . A complete list of the plans and policies reviewed as part of the project is included in Technical Memorandum #1: Plans and Policy Review included the Volume 3 Technical Appendix. Public Involvement Public involvement for the development and review of the 2035 TSP was achieved in three ways: • Involvement of citizens on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) including three committee meetings; 6 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Introduction • Assistance and review of agency representatives in the agencies on a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), including three committee meetings; • Two public forums and one open house; • Targeted outreach with local community and service organizations; and, • Public hearings as part of the adoption process. Through these types of public involvement and outreach, the citizens of Tigard were provided with opportunities to identify their priorities for future transportation projects within the City through a variety of forums. The City's website, as well as an e -mail list of interested citizens, businesses, City staff, boards /commissions, and agencies, was used to announce public meetings, disseminate information, and solicit input /feedback from the community. In addition, City staff met with the City Council to present each of the five technical memorandum leading up to the TSP document. ORGANIZATION OF THE TSP The entire 2035 Tigard TSP is comprised of a main document (Volume 1) as well as two volumes of technical appendices. The TSP is organized as follows: Volume 1 is the "final report" of the 2035 TSP and includes items that will be of interest to the broadest audience. • Following this introduction, the goals and policies were developed to guide the City's long - range vision of transportation system needs. They are included in Section 2. • provides a transportation planning "toolbox" which helps define some of the terms and concepts that are integrated into the 2035 TSP. • summarizes the process that was undertaken to develop the 2035 TSP, including the screening and evaluation of transportation strategies and projects. • includes specific policy guidelines and standards, as well as multi -modal improvement projects to address existing and forecast transportation needs. • provides the funding element of the TSP. This section also lists the financially constrained project list. • outlines changes in the Tigard codes and policies that will be required to implement the 2035 TSP. • Finally, Section 8 provides a glossary of acronyms and other transportation terms. Volume 2 includes technical information that directly supplements Volume 1, including the specific implementing ordinances for the TSP and elements of relevant elements from related plans. Volume 3 includes the technical memoranda that were prepared in the development of the 2035 TSP and includes the detailed data and analysis that were used to prepare the final plan. Section 2 Goals and Policies 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Goals and Policies Goals and Policies The 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan (2035 TSP) goals and policies stated in this section were developed at the outset of the planning process and were used to guide the City's long range vision for the transportation system. They incorporate and build upon existing transportation goals and policies and prior plans adopted by the City. They also integrate regional and statewide planning rules and policy, including the requirement for a multi- modal, balanced approach to transportation policy. The goals and policies reflect the guidance received from the Citizen Advisory Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee, and the Planning Commission during the planning process. The transportation goals and policies identify the intent of the City to accomplish certain results. They relate to one another and are obligations the City wishes to assume. They also provide the necessary link to the transportation element of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan and their purpose and function have been coordinated with the balance of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency. As outlined in further detail in the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, the goals are general statements indicating a desired end; while policies identify the City's position and a definitive course of action that will contribute to achieving the goal'. The general transportation goals of the 2035 TSP are: Goal 1— Land Use and Transportation Planning Coordination Goal 2 — Transportation Efficiency Goal 3 — Multi-Modal Transportation System Goal 4 — Safe Transportation System Goal 5 — Interagency Coordination Goal 6 — Transportation Funding Additionally, action measures were developed that, if executed, would implement the goals and policies. These statements refer to specific projects, standards, or courses of action the City desires to take in regard to specific issues. The strategies are suggestions to future decision - makers, but do not obligate the City to accomplish them. Most of the strategies resulted from the findings in the needs and deficiencies analysis. Others are standard transportation planning activities that either need to be updated or would be beneficial to improving the transportation system. 1 The policies are not implementable as a land use action without inclusion in land use regulations. Therefore, land use regulations should reflect the transportation framework developed in this section of the TSP. 9 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Goals and Policies GOAL 1 — LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION Develop mutually supportive land use and transportation plans to enhance the livability of the community. Policies The City shall plan for a transportation system that meets current community needs and anticipated growth and development 1. The City shall prioritize transportation projects according to community benefit, such as safety, performance, and accessibility, as well as the associated costs and impacts. 2. The City shall maintain and enhance transportation functionality by emphasizing multi- modal travel options for all types of land uses. 3. The City shall promote land uses and transportation investments that promote balanced transportation options. 4. The City shall develop plans for major transportation corridors and provide appropriate land uses in and adjacent to those corridors. 5. The City shall support land use patterns that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve the function of the transportation system. 6. The City shall strive to protect the natural environment from impacts derived from transportation facilities. 7. The City shall mitigate impacts to the natural environment associated with proposed transportation construction or reconstruction projects. 8. The City shall coordinate with private and public developers to provide access via a safe, efficient, and balanced transportation system. 9. The City shall require all development to meet adopted transportation standards or provide appropriate mitigations. GOAL 2 — TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY Develop and maintain a transportation system for the efficient movement of people and goods. Policies 1. The City shall adopt and maintain transportation performance measures. 2. The City shall manage the transportation system to support desired economic development activities. 3. The City shall design streets to encourage a reduction in trip length by improving arterial, collector, and local street connections. 4. The City shall design arterial routes, highway access, and adjacent land uses in ways that facilitate the efficient movement of people, goods and services. 5. The City shall cooperate with the railroads in facilitating and preserving rail freight service to existing and future businesses that depend on railroad service. 10 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Goals and Policies 6. The City shall develop and maintain an efficient arterial grid system that provides access within the City, and serves through traffic in the City. 7. The City shall use strategies for access management, including the support of modifications that bring access points into compliance or closer to compliance with applicable standards. 8. The City recognizes freight movement as being a priority of the transportation system. 9. The City shall require the provision of appropriate parking in balance with other transportation modes. 10. The City shall strive to increase non - single occupant vehicle mode shares through vehicle trip reduction strategies, such as those outlined in the Regional Transportation Plan. 11. The City shall design the transportation system to provide connectivity between Metro designated centers, corridors, employment and industrial areas. GOAL 3 — MULTI - MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Provide an accessible, multi -modal transportation system that meets the mobility needs of the community. Policies 1. The City shall continue to support the existing commuter rail and bus service in Tigard and will seek opportunities for increased service frequency and passenger convenience. 2. The City shall engage with regional partners to support development of High Capacity Transit serving the Tigard. 3. The City shall design and construct transportation facilities to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 4. The City shall develop and maintain neighborhood and local connections to provide efficient circulation in and out of the neighborhoods. 5. The City shall require development adjacent to transit routes to provide direct pedestrian accessibility. 6. The City shall develop and implement public street standards that recognize the multi- purpose nature of the street right -of -way. 7. The City shall design all projects on Tigard city streets to encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel. 8. The City shall require sidewalks to be constructed in conjunction with private development and consistent with adopted plans. 9. The City shall require and /or facilitate the construction of off - street trails to develop pedestrian and bicycle connections that cannot be provided by a street. 10. The City shall require appropriate access to bicycle and pedestrian facilities for all schools, parks, public facilities, and commercial areas. 11 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Goals and Policies GOAL 4 - SAFE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Maintain and improve transportation system safety. Policies 1. The City shall consider the intended uses of a street during the design to promote safety, efficiency, and multi -modal needs. 2. The City shall coordinate with appropriate agencies to provide safe, secure, connected, and desirable pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit facilities. 3. The City shall require new development to provide safe access for all modes to and from a publicly dedicated street. 4. The City shall develop access management strategies for arterial and collector streets to improve safety in the community. 5. The City shall prioritize intersection improvements to address safety deficiencies. 6. The City shall include safety mitigation as a priority criterion in making transportation investments. 7. The City shall enhance and maintain a neighborhood traffic management program to address issues of excessive speeding and through traffic on local residential streets. 8. The City shall require safe routing of hazardous materials consistent with federal and state guidelines. 9. The City shall require new transportation facilities to meet adopted lighting standards. GOAL 5 - INTER - AGENCY COORDINATION Coordinate planning, development, operation, and maintenance of the transportation system with appropriate agencies. Policies 1. The City shall coordinate and cooperate with adjacent agencies and service providers -- including Metro, TriMet, ODOT, Washington County, and neighboring cities -- when appropriate, to develop transportation projects which benefit the region as a whole, in addition to the City of Tigard. 2. The City shall collaborate with other transportation providers to develop, operate, and maintain intelligent transportation systems, including coordination of traffic signals. 3. The City shall coordinate with TriMet and other transit providers serving Tigard, to improve transit service to, from, through, and within Tigard. GOAL 6 - TRANSPORTATION FUNDING Fund an equitable, balanced, and sustainable transportation system that promotes the well- being of the community. 12 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Goals and Policies Policies 1. The City shall make street maintenance a funding priority. 2. The City shall seek to invest in capital projects that leverage other infrastructure investments. 3. The City shall seek opportunities for transportation investments that support transportation goals of efficiency, multi -modal access, and safety. ACTION MEASURES The following table summarizes strategies to implement the goals of the 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan. TABLE 2 -1 STATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN GOALS Recommended Action Measures Goals Supported Goal 1: Transportation &.Land Use Planning Coordination Create commercial nodes within residential neighborhoods to provide residents with opportunities to walk or 1 (2, 3) bike for non - commute travel purposes. Encourage non - auto - dependent development with mixed uses and higher densities in targeted areas, such as 1 (2, 3) - along Pacific Highway, in the Downtown, and in the Washington Square Regional Center. Review and update development code requirements for on -site motor vehicle parking. 1 (2, 3) Review and update development design guidelines to promote pedestrian - friendly commercial areas. 1 (2, 3) Identify, evaluate and adopt City of Tigard performance standards that promote safe and efficient access and 1 (2, 3, 4) mobility for walk, bike and transit modes as well as personal automobile travel. Work with State and Regional partners to identify and evaluate multi -modal mobility /performance standards for 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) Major transportation facilities. Goal 2: Transportation Efficiency Conduct a citywide connectivity and circulation study to identify potential circulation improvements for street 2 (1, 3) systems serving Tigard. Create a comprehensive inventory of street stubs, unimproved right -of -way, and other potential future roadway 2 (1, 3) connections to inform long range planning and development review. Review and update /clarify, as warranted, development code requirements for new roadway or 2 (1, 3) pedestrian /bicycle connections as part of land development. Goal 3: Multi -Modal Transportation System Develop parking management plans for Downtown, Tigard Triangle, Washington Square Regional Center, and 3 (1, 2) other areas to support economic development and a balanced transportation system. Identify and adopt mode split targets that achieve and exceed Metro targets for regional centers, town centers, 3 (1, 2) and downtown Tigard. Review and update, as warranted, street design standards to ensure that public right of way is planned, 3 (1, 2) designed, and constructed to provide safe and comfortable facilities for all travel modes and adequate drainage and treatment for storm water. Create a more complete network of pedestrian facilities by identifying and prioritizing gaps within the current 3 (2, 4) sidewalk and trail system. Develop pedestrian and bicycle corridors to neighborhoods, schools, parks, recreation uses, activity centers 3 (1, 2, 4) and transit stops. Prioritize transit, pedestrian, and bicycle investments in areas serving a high proportion of disadvantaged or 3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 6) transit dependent communities. 13 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Goals and Policies Fill in gaps in the bicycle network to provide for greater citywide bicycle mobility 3 (2, 4) Develop bicycle routes that connect neighborhoods, schools, parks, recreation uses, and activity centers 3 (1, 2, 4) Develop a bicycle signage program to help cyclists find routes on relatively level terrain with low traffic volumes. 3 (2, 4) Engage with regional planners and service providers to support transit as a travel option with increased 3 (1, 2, 5) frequency for buses, high capacity transit, and WES commuter rail. Improve the comfort, convenience, and safety for transit users through bus shelters, seating, signage, and 3 (4, 5) other bus stop /station features. Provide local transit connector service linking residential neighborhoods with transit stations /stops, employment 3 (1, 2) and retail centers, schools, and recreational areas. Work with Metro and other regional partners to advance High Capacity Transit in the Pacific Highway- 3 (1, 5) 99W /Barbur Boulevard corridor. Goal 4: Safe Transportation System Review high crash locations, including state and county data, and develop a system for evaluating and 4 (3, 5) prioritizing safety mitigations. Continue to implement neighborhood traffic management techniques to promote safety and livability in 4 (1, 2, 3) residential neighborhoods. Improve pedestrian crossing treatments at high traffic volume streets and /or locations with high levels of 4 (1,3) pedestrian demand (e.g., schools, retail centers, transit stops, etc.) Goal 5: Inter - Agency Coordination Partner with Regional and County transportation planning organizations to leverage statewide and federal 5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6) transportation funding for local projects. Work with regional and state partners to mitigate negative impacts to Tigard from high traffic volumes traveling 5 (1, 2, 3, 4) through Tigard on state facilities, including capacity enhancements on Highway 217 and Interstate 5. Work with state and regional partners to develop alternative mobility standards in order to accommodate 5 (1, 2, 3, 4) desired land development changes. Goal 6: Transportation Funding Periodically review and revise transportation system development charges to ensure the cost of development is 6 (1, 2, 3, 4) appropriately covered. Periodically review and evaluate the street maintenance fee to ensure the most appropriate and equitable 6 (2, 3, 4) calculations are being used. Continue to seek grant monies to plan for and develop multi -modal infrastructure improvements. 6 (2, 3, 4, 5) Continue to submit project proposals for regional, state, and federal transportation monies to implement the 6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Tigard 2035 TSP. 14 Section 3 Transportation Planning Toolbox September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Planning Toolbox Transportation Planning Toolbox Several major roadways are showing significant capacity issues with resulting traffic congestion during several hours of a typical weekday. These capacity issues are expected to worsen as population and employment growth add to travel demand. At the same time, increases in roadway capacity through widening existing roads or constructing new roads are often prohibitively expensive in terms of construction costs, right of way acquisition, and impacts to adjacent properties. While expansion of roadway capacity is a component of the 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan (2035 TSP), a greater emphasis is placed on measures to manage the existing roadway system and to increase the convenience and viability of alternative travel modes. This section summarizes the range of alternative solutions within the transportation planning toolbox in addition to traditional roadway widening projects that were considered during the development of the 2035 TSP. They include solutions to enhance the quality and availability of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit systems in order to shift travel demand toward a more balanced system. Also included are measures to improve the traffic operations on the existing system. TRAVEL MODES The City of Tigard, in partnership with state, regional, and neighboring jurisdictions, recognizes the importance of providing a balanced transportation system. In order to meet the current and future travel needs of the community, increased transit, walk, and bike shares are essential to the future transportation system in Tigard, as much as adding roadway capacity for increased demand. As part of the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the 2040 Growth Concept, Metro identified maximum share targets for Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) travel for Tigard overall, as well as for the designated Centers. Metro's travel demand model estimates base year and forecast mode shares as a function of several factors, including street connectivity, transit availability and parking pricing. Table 3 -1 shows the SOV shares used in Metro's 2005 and 2035 travel demand model, as well as the maximum SOV share in the 2040 Growth Concept. TABLE 3 -1 SINGLE OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (SOV) MODE SHARES Metro Model Metro 2040 Tigard Area Target 2005 2035 (Maximum) Citywide 50% 49% 40 -50% Washington Square Regional Center 47% 46% 45 -55 Tigard Town Center (Downtown) 54% 51% 45 -55% Durham Road Town Center 53% 51% 45 -55% Tigard Triangle 50% 49% 55 -60% 16 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation Planning Toolbox As Table 3 -1 shows, the Metro model indicates that base year and forecast SOV shares are within the target range under the 2040 Growth Management plan. However, the model shows only slight improvements over the 25 -year planning period. This reflects a forecast condition that assumes generally consistent conditions related to transit, parking pricing, and connectivity. As those conditions evolve to be more supportive of transit, walk, and bike travel, the share of SOV trips should be lower. LAND USE The types and intensities of land uses are significant factors influencing travel demand and mode choice. Low - density development tends to correlate with high motor vehicle travel demand, whereas dense, mixed -use developments have been found to result in shorter trips and more balanced travel mode uses. Land use patterns in the City of Tigard and surrounding areas are suburban in character, with residential areas separated from commercial areas and a relatively low density of development overall. Based on current zoning and growth projections, most residential growth will occur in the west side of Tigard and south in the neighborhoods around Durham and Beef Bend Road. Employment growth is forecast to occur near major roadways, especially near Highway 217. The primary areas of mixed -use zoning are the Washington Square Regional Center (WSRC) and Tigard Triangle. The City has adopted plans to significantly increase housing density in downtown. These planned changes in downtown, along with the strategies identified below, could move more houses close to jobs, increase mixed use development, and help mitigate the strain on the east -west roadways by shortening home -to -work trips, supporting transit service, and making walk/bike trips more viable for work, shopping, and other activities. CONNECTIVITY Multi-modal connectivity describes the network characteristics related to frequency of and distance between connections. A well- connected network minimizes the need for out -of- direction travel while supporting efficient dispersal of travel demand among multiple parallel travel ways. Connectivity improvements for pedestrian/bicycle networks are also effective enhancements to the transportation system, including improved access to transit. A common example of efficient roadway connectivity is the traditional grid system, with north -south and east -west streets spaced at generally equal distances. In Tigard, the existing major roadways, along with topography, natural resources, and land development patterns preclude this type of network on a large scale. However, it is possible to plan for improved connectivity by preserving right of way for future connections and prioritizing funding to alleviate existing and future bottlenecks at key crossing locations. 17 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Planning Toolbox TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures include any method intended to shift travel demand from single occupant vehicles to non -auto modes or carpooling, or travel at less congested times of the day. Some common examples of TDM strategies include programs such as carpool matching assistance or flexible work shifts; parking management strategies; direct financial incentives such as transit subsidies; or facility or service improvements, such as bicycle lockers or increased bus service. Some of the most effective TDM strategies are best implemented by employers and are aimed at encouraging non -SOV commuting. Strategies include preferential carpool parking, subsidized transit passes, and flexible work schedules. Cities and other public agencies can play a critical role in support of TDM through provision of facilities and services, as well as development policies that encourage TDM. ENHANCING AND INCREASING NON -AUTO TRAVEL MODES The following summarizes improvements to the pedestrian, bicycle, and transit systems that enhance the quality of the service provided and if implemented with the SOV demand reducing solutions described above, will likely result in increased travel by pedestrian, bicycle, and transit modes. Pedestrian System Pedestrian facilities are the elements of the network that enable people to walk safely and efficiently on the transportation system. The pedestrian network includes walkways (sidewalks, mixed -use trails) as well as safe crossing. Each plays a role in developing a comprehensive pedestrian network which can promote both walking trips and multi -modal trips such as using a combination of walking and transit to complete a trip. There are several different types of pedestrian crossing treatments available, each applicable under a different range of factors. A brief description of the various pedestrian crossing types is provided below. Unmarked Crosswalks — Under Oregon law, pedestrians have the right -of -way at any unsignalized intersection. Marked Crosswalks — Marked crosswalks are painted roadway markings that indicate the location of a crosswalk to motorists. Marked crosswalks can be accompanied by signs, curb extensions and /or median refuge islands, and may occur at intersections or at mid -block locations. Pedestrian Hybrid Signal — The pedestrian hybrid signal is a pedestrian- actuated hybrid signal that would interrupt traffic on the roadway to provide a signalized protected crossing for pedestrians at an otherwise unsignalized location. Pedestrian hybrid signals are included in the new 2009 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD, Reference 1). Signalized Intersection — Signalized intersections typically include a WALK signal that can be automatically triggered or push button actuated. This option would require review of signal 18 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation Planning Toolbox warrants according to the MUTCD to determine if a signal is warranted at an intersection based on the number of pedestrian crossings. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon — RRFBs consist of user- actuated amber LEDs, which have an irregular flash pattern similar to emergency flashers on police vehicles. These supplement warning signs at unsignalized intersections or mid -block crosswalks. Raised Pedestrian Refuge — This option provides a pedestrian refuge in the roadway median, allowing a two -stage crossing to occur if needed. Grade - Separated Crossing — Grade - separated crossings are either underpasses or overpasses that allow pedestrians to entirely avoid conflicts with automobiles when crossing a busy roadway. When used as part of a multi -use path, grade- separated crossings also accommodate bicycles. Bicycle System Bicycle facilities are the elements of the network that enable cyclists to safely and efficiently travel on the transportation system. These facilities include public infrastructure (bicycle lanes, mixed -use trails, signage and striping) as well as off -road facilities (secure parking, changing rooms and showers at worksites). Each plays a role in developing a comprehensive bicycle network. Many different bicycle facility types are needed to create a complete bicycle network that connects people to their destinations and allows cyclists to feel safe riding. Currently, Tigard's bicycle network primarily includes bicycle lanes, shared roadways and multi -use paths. In some locations where bicycle lanes are provided specific conditions such as high motor vehicle volumes and travel speeds compromise the quality of the bicycle facility. In these locations, wider bike lanes or buffers (wider striping, barriers, or medians) separating bicycles from vehicle traffic may be appropriate. Types of Bicycle Facilities Brief descriptions of the various bicycle facility types are provided below. Shared - roadway — Any roadway without dedicated bicycle facilities is a shared roadway. In Tigard, shared roadways include all public streets without striped bicycle lanes. Where traffic volumes are low, shared roadways are generally safe and comfortable facilities for cyclists. Low - Traffic Bikeway (aka Bike Boulevard) — Low- traffic bikeways are also known as bike boulevards and provide high - quality bicycle facilities on continuous street corridors with low vehicular traffic volumes. Typically, low- traffic bikeways are made on local streets, which are configured to prioritize bicycle trips and reduce through automobile trips. Local automobile access is retained. Bicycling conditions are improved by reducing stop signs to a minimum along the route and providing way- finding information specific to bicyclists. Low - traffic bikeways are best used when they parallel major roadways and can provide cyclists with a low- volume alternative route. Low - traffic bikeways are used extensively in Portland, and 19 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Planning Toolbox recent rider surveys there indicate that cyclists overwhelmingly prefer them compared to major streets with bicycle lanes. Bicycle Lane - Bicycle lanes are striped lanes on the roadway dedicated for the exclusive use of bicycles. Typically, bicycle lanes are placed at the outer edge of pavement (but to the inside of right -turn lanes and /or on- street parking). Bicycle lanes improve bicycle safety, improve cyclist security, and if comprehensive can provide direct connection between origins and destinations. Bicycle Crossings Bicycle crossing treatments are used to connect bike facilities at high traffic intersections, trailheads, or other bike routes. Typical treatments include bicycle detectors at traffic signals, bicycle only signals, or preferential movements for bicyclists such as only allowing bikes to make a through movement. Bicycle Parking Bicyclists also benefit from several other types of bicycle support facilities, such as secure bicycle parking, either open or covered U- shaped racks, and storage lockers for clothing and gear. The City currently requires bicycle parking to be included in new developments as a condition of approval and TriMet buses are outfitted with bicycle racks that allow cyclists to bring their bikes with them on transit. Allowing bicycles on transit vehicles increases the range of trips possible by both transit and bicycling, and reduces cyclists' fears of being stranded in the event of a mechanical or physical breakdown. Multi - Use Pathways Multi-use pathways are other facilities dedicated to pedestrians and bicyclists. These pathways have an integral role in recreation, commuting, and accessibility for residents. Tigard's off- street trails are generally concentrated along several greenways located within the City. The most notable of these trails is the Fanno Creek Greenway which traverses the full length of the City. Trails are also located along the Tualatin River and the Pathfinder - Genesis Trail. Additionally, planned regional pathways are being developed to connect Tigard with other communities in the Portland metro area. While these pathways serve and connect several neighborhoods in Tigard, there are some remaining gaps in these facilities. The Tigard Neighborhood Trails Plan (adopted in 2009) focuses on multi -use pathways at a neighborhood scale and developed a list of 42 recommended projects that are generally one to two blocks in length. These projects seek to improve opportunities for walking, bicycling and using transit by creating short cut - through routes that provide access to local destinations. A complete list of the projects from the Neighborhood Trails Plan is included in Appendix B of the Volume 2 Technical Appendix. While the Neighborhood Trails Plan addressed short, local connections, there are additional city and region -wide multi -use trails that are in various stages of planning and construction. In particular, the Tiedeman /Main Rail Trail has been identified for converting a nearly three - quarter mile inactive railroad right -of -way adjacent to Tigard Street from Tiedeman to Main Streets. 20 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation Planning Toolbox Conversion to a multi -use trail will provide an attractive alternative to Tigard Street for pedestrians and bicyclists, and will also be a direct connection to downtown and the transit station. Transit System Transit service is an important part of a balanced transportation system, providing an alternative to private automobile travel for distances too far to walk or bike. TriMet is the transit service provider for the City of Tigard. The City's partnership with TriMet, as well as with regional planners is essential to development of a more comprehensive transit system. The City can also play a direct role in improving transit service by providing services that support transit use, such as transit stop amenities and good pedestrian connections. Supporting an environment in which transit is a preferred travel option for the Tigard community requires more than direct investments in transit service. Land use, connectivity, and streetscape features have a major influence on the cost effectiveness of transit service and will help Tigard get more out of its available transit investments. For this reason, potential local strategies to improve transit service include planning for land uses that are transit supportive, in addition to providing appropriate facilities and connections to transit. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Transportation System Management (TSM) refers to a wide range of strategies that improve operations of an existing roadway system, but without roadway widening. TSM measures can be focused on improving transportation "supply" through enhancing capacity and efficiency, typically with advanced technologies to improve traffic operations. Or they may be focused on reducing transportation demand through promoting travel options and ongoing programs intended to reduce demand for drive alone trips, especially during peak travel periods. Several TSM strategies are identified for application in Tigard in existing plans, including the 2035 RTP and the Highway 99W Improvement and Management Plan (Highway 99W Plan). Some of the key strategies identified for consideration in Tigard are summarized below. Signal Retiming /Optimization Signal retiming and optimization refers to updating timing plans to better match prevailing traffic conditions and coordinating signals. Timing optimization can be applied to existing systems or may include upgrading signal technology, including signal communication infrastructure or signal controllers or cabinets. Signal retiming can reduce travel times and be especially beneficial to improving travel time reliability. Signal retiming could also be implemented to improve or facilitate pedestrian movements through intersections by increasing minimum green times to accommodate pedestrian crossing movements during each cycle in high pedestrian or desired pedestrian traffic areas, eliminating the need to push pedestrian crossing buttons. Bicycle movements could be facilitated by installing bicycle detection along major bicycle routes. Signal upgrades often come at a higher cost and usually require further coordination between jurisdictions. 21 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Planning Toolbox Advanced Signal Systems Advanced signal systems incorporate various strategies in signal operations to improve the efficiency of a transportation network. Strategies may include coordinated signal operations across jurisdictions as well as centralized control of traffic signals. Advanced signal systems can reduce delay, travel time and the number of stops for vehicles, while potentially increasing average vehicle speed. In addition, these systems may help reduce vehicle emissions and have a high impact on improving travel time reliability. The detection system, controller hardware, and software required at intersections depend on the signal system strategy. In order to implement an advanced signal system, the existing hardware and software on the roadways would be updated. The traffic signal controllers on Pacific Highway have recently been upgraded with newer models; however many of the remaining signals in Tigard have yet to be upgraded. Of the 79 signals in the City of Tigard, 47 are owned and maintained by ODOT; the rest are maintained by Washington County. These agencies would take the lead in signal upgrades and implementing advanced signal systems. Any strategies that may be implemented would require coordination among the City of Tigard and the jurisdictions that own and operate the signals. Advanced signal systems may be applied to several innovative control strategies. The costs of these systems vary as a function of the types of controllers, programming needs and detection needs. Implementing any of these systems in Tigard would require coordination with ODOT and /or Washington County. Alternative signal systems include: • Adaptive or active signal control systems improve the efficiency of signal operations by actively changing the allotment of green time for vehicle movements and reducing the average delay for vehicles. Adaptive or active signal control systems require several vehicle detectors at intersections in order to detect traffic flows adequately, in addition to hardware and software upgrades. • Traffic responsive control uses data collected from traffic detectors to change signal timing plans for intersections. The data collected from the detectors is used by the system to automatically select a timing plan best suited to current traffic conditions. This system is able to determine times when peak -hour timing plans begin or end; potentially reducing vehicle delays. • Transit signal priority systems use sensors to detect approaching transit vehicles and alter signal timings to improve transit performance. This improves travel times for transit, reliability of transit travel time, and overall attractiveness of transit. The City of Portland has the only system of bus priority in the region, which is applied on most of the major arterial corridors throughout the city. Real - Time Traveler Information Traveler information consists of collecting and disseminating real -time transportation system information to the traveling public. This includes information on traffic and road conditions, general public transportation and parking information, interruptions due to roadway incidents, 22 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation Planning Toolbox roadway maintenance and construction, and weather conditions. Traveler information is collected from roadway sensors, traffic cameras, vehicle probes, and recently media access control (MAC) devices such as cell phones or laptops. Data from these sources are sent to a central system and subsequently disseminated to the public so that drivers track conditions specific to their route and can provide historical and real -time traffic conditions for travelers. When roadway travelers are supplied with information on their trips, they may be able to avoid heavy congestion by altering a travel path, delaying the start of a trip, or changing which mode they choose to use. This can reduce overall delay and fuel emissions. Traveler information projects can be prioritized over increasing capacity on roadway, often with high project visibility among the public. Real - Time Transit Information Transit agencies or third -party sources can disseminate both schedule and system performance information to travelers through a variety of applications, such as in- vehicle, wayside, or in- terminal dynamic message signs, as well as the Internet or wireless devices. Coordination with regional or multimodal traveler information efforts can increase the availability of this transit schedule and system performance information. TriMet has implemented this through its Transit Tracker system. These systems enhance passenger convenience and may increase the attractiveness of transit to the public by encouraging travelers to consider transit as opposed to driving alone. They do require cooperation and integration between agencies for disseminating the information. Access Management Access management describes a practice of managing the number, placement, and movements of intersections which provide access to adjacent land uses. These access points are considered in context with the traffic flow, safety, capacity, and speed on the surrounding road system. Within developed areas, access management strategies may include shared or consolidated access points, restrictions on access point movements (medians, channelized movements), or closing access points. Access management provides several potential benefits, such as reducing crashes and crash rates and increasing capacity on the main roadway by maintaining vehicle flows and speeds. In addition, well deployed access management strategies can greatly improve travel conditions for pedestrian and bicycles. Eliminating the number of access points on roadways reduces the number of potential interruptions and conflict points between pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars. Access management is typically adopted as a policy in development guidelines. It can be extremely difficult to implement an access management program once properties have been developed along a corridor. Cooperation among and involvement of relevant government agencies, business owners, land developers and the public is necessary to establish an access management plan that benefits all roadway users and businesses. 23 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Planning Toolbox Neighborhood Traffic Management Neighborhood Traffic Management (NTM) is a term that has been used to describe traffic control devices typically used in residential neighborhoods to slow traffic or possibly reduce the volume of traffic. NTM is descriptively called traffic calming due to its ability to improve neighborhood livability. Tigard has done extensive work in the way of testing and implementing NTM measures such as speed humps, chokers, pavement texturing, circles, chicanes and other elements. The following are examples of neighborhood traffic management strategies that have been applied in Tigard: • speed wagon (reader board that displays vehicle • narrow streets speeds) • closing streets • speed humps photo radar • • traffic circles • on- street parking • medians • selective enforcement • landscaping and street trees neighborhood watch • • chokers (narrow roadways in short sections) • curb extensions A wide range of traffic control devices are being used throughout the region, including such devices as chokers, medians, traffic circles and speed humps. Also, NTM may be considered in an area -wide manner to avoid shifting impacts between areas and should only be applied where a majority of neighborhood residents agree that it should be done. Research of traffic calming measures demonstrates their effectiveness in reducing vehicle speeds. Table 3 -2 summarizes nationwide research of over 120 agencies in North America. TABLE 3 - NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE Speed Reduction (MPH) Volume Change (ADT) No. of Public Measures Studies Low High Ave. Low High Ave. Satisfaction Speed Humps 262 1 11.3 7.3 0 2922 328 79% Speed Trailer 63 1.8 5.5 4.2 0 0 0 90% Diverters 39 - - .4 85 3000 1102 72% Circles 26 2.2 15 5.7 50 2000 280 72% Enforcement 16 0 2 2 0 0 0 71% Traffic Watch 85 .5 8.5 3.3 0 0 0 98% Chokers 32 2.2 4.6 3.3 45 4100 597 79% Narrow Streets 4 5 7 4.5 0 0 0 83% SOURCE: Survey of Neighborhood Traffic Management Performance and Results, ITE District 6 Annual Meeting, by R S. McCourt, July 1997. 24 I 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation Planning Toolbox Typically, NTM receives a favorable reception by residents adjacent to streets where vehicles travel at speeds above 30 MPH. However, NTM can also be contentious because it may be perceived by one neighborhood as just moving the problem from one neighborhood to another rather than solving it. Traffic calming may also be perceived as impacting emergency travel or raising liability issues. A number of streets in Tigard are identified in the functional classification as neighborhood routes. These streets are typically longer than the average local street and might otherwise attract cut - through traffic. These may be appropriate locations for consideration of NTM applications. 25 Section 4 Development of the 2035 TSP 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Development of the 2035 TSP Development of the 2035 TSP The 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan (2035 TSP) builds on past planning efforts as well as an updated analysis of existing conditions, forecast needs, and a multi -step evaluation of improvement options. The analysis of transportation needs was coupled with a detailed review of relevant state, regional, and local plans and policies. Parallel to these phases was a public involvement process to gain input on key issues and concerns and to inform the community regarding the outcomes of the process. This section summarizes the regulatory context, the foundation of previous planning, the public involvement process, and the key findings of the baseline, forecast, and alternatives analysis. The section is organized as follows: i. 2008 Baseline Conditions Analysis ii. 2035 Forecast Analysis iii. Alternative Analysis iv. Changes from the 2002 TSP BASELINE ANALYSIS Once the project vision, goals, and objectives were determined as summarized in Section 2, an inventory of the existing transportation system was developed. This inventory documented all major transportation - related facilities and services within the Tigard Urban Planning Area. The data and analysis included an inventory of the roadway network, traffic conditions, safety performance, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit service, among other topics. The findings of the technical analysis are summarized in Technical Memorandum #3 in the Volume 3 Technical Appendix. In addition, existing conditions analysis included an inventory of natural resources and identified areas with high proportions of population groups that might warrant specific consideration with regard to transportation needs. These are summarized below. Environmental Resources Evaluation The environmental evaluation summarizes current resources within the Tigard Urban Planning Area in order to avoid and limit adverse impacts on them in developing transportation projects. Figure 4 -1 displays regionally significant fish and wildlife habitat that were identified as Goal 5 resources by Metro in 2005. Metro staff developed the Goal 5 inventory based on the best existing science and data at the time and input from local agencies, resource agencies, technical review committees, and the public. Metro staff conducted fieldwork to validate and adjust the inventory. The habitat resources in the inventory were then ranked in importance based on their capacity to provide benefits to fish and wildlife. The Goal 5 resources identified in Tigard are primarily associated with the Fanno Creek system, which is a tributary of the Tualatin River that passes through Tigard on its journey to the south. In addition to these resources, floodplain and wetland data were summarized for inclusion in project evaluations. 27 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Development of the 2035 TSP Socioeconomic Conditions An evaluation of socioeconomic conditions was conducted as part of the environmental justice analysis for transportation needs. The analysis was conducted in order to meet the needs and avoid undue adverse impacts to certain populations when examining potential transportation improvements. Census data were used to evaluate census blocks within the planning area based on percentages of the population comprised of one or more of the following populations: • Minority groups — people who did not self- identify as White -Non Hispanic • Low - income residents — people who earned between 0 and 7.99 times the federal poverty level in 1999 • Seniors — people 65 years of age or older in 2000 • Non - English speakers — people who stated that they did not speak any English at all in 2000 • People with disabilities — people five years or older with any type of disability: sensory, physical, mental, self -care, go- outside - the -home, or employment. Under the Metro 2035 RTP definition, an area has "'significant ' environmental justice populations if it has more than 2.5 times the regional average for that population. Within the Tigard planning area, no significant minority or disabled populations were identified; however several Block Groups were identified for significant non - English - speaking, senior, and low - income populations. These areas are depicted in Figure 4 -2. The existence of significant environmental justice populations was considered in the evaluation of potential transportation projects both for the capacity to meet needs as well as for potential negative impacts of new facilities. It is notable that there is a gap in transit service on Hall Boulevard between Pacific Highway 99W and Locust Street in the vicinity of considerable low income residents. Transit dependent residents of these neighborhoods must walk along Hall Boulevard to get to the nearest bus stops. While the City is not a provider of transit service, pedestrian and bus stop amenities in this vicinity should be considered priorities in order to improve transit access for these neighborhoods. 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The model predicts future travel needs based on forecast housing and population. The model also incorporates planned improvements to the transportation system. Future transportation conditions were evaluated based on the forecast travel demand and planned improvements. Technical Memorandum #4: Transportation Needs and Deficiencies included in the Volume 3 Technical Appendix. Metro currently uses 2005 household (single family units, mixed -use units) and employment (retail jobs and "other ") data as its base and has developed year 2035 household and employment forecasts. Year 2035 forecasts include estimates of future households and employment within the Tigard planning area. The population and employment data for both 2005 and 2035 are summarized in Table 4 -1. TABLE 4 -1 2035 HOUSEHOLD AND EMPLOYMENT PROJECTIONS 2005 2035 Growth, 2005 -2035 Households Employment Households Employment Households Employment 26,160 43,734 35,071 68,564 8,911 24,829 As shown in Table 4 -1, Tigard's households are projected to increase by 8,900 between 2005 and 2035 and employment is projected to increase by approximately 24,800 jobs (34 percent and 57 percent increases, respectively). These translate to annualized growth in households of approximately 1.1% per year and annualized growth in employment of 1.9 % per year. Figure 4 -3 shows that the areas anticipated for the most residential growth are on the west side of Tigard and south in the neighborhoods around Durham Road. It should be noted that West Bull Mountain is outside of the planning area but also has significant anticipated growth in housing. Figure 4 -4 shows that the areas anticipated for the most employment growth are concentrated along Highway 217 including the areas around Washington Square Regional Center, downtown, the Tigard Triangle, and Pacific Highway. The residential and employment development patterns reflected in Figures 4 -3 and 4 -4 will have the effect of exacerbating existing pressure on the roadway system, especially during the weekday peak periods. The critical directions of traffic flow are generally eastbound in the morning and westbound in the evenings, as commuters travel to and from work via the I -5, Highway 217, Pacific Highway and major arterials. Accommodating future residential and employment growth with a more balanced distribution of land uses will help to alleviate strain on the transportation system and promote a more efficient use of the roadways. 31 1 ...-\ Figure 4 -3 Forecast s , A Household RD Household Growth 217 2005 to 2035 r .J Tigard Urban y ,§",i. 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Revisions will be made as new decisions -— - ->- • - - - -_ or amendments occur to alter the content 0 0.2 0.4 0.8 of the map. ` : Miles Note: Forecast household growth for the downtown reflects planning aspirations, but wasn't included in the Metro model (shown as negative or no change in the model). ' ,.-' \ Figure 4 -4 .)17.x_3 ' , r' ,- Forecast TAYLORS FERRY RD Employment It Grow}M III i G ® r 2005 to 2035 o ; '- m ,.., :� T Urban Planning Area �mGa _ m .I uaR, r g S Ls,..,, S FERRY RO y ✓' , ) 9 L� _ ' " J SOHOI /L _ !, OAK Change in Employment/Acre . . . ,r J7 ^ PfAFFLE sr b - 3 to 5 Jobs /Acre � Q. Irate I � ° � I - More than 5 Jobs/Acre ' 1 wa 111 r- r ri **-111 WP "' -. 6 Other Map Elements d I, �~ Von e 4 '��, e G,pliv �fi sr 0 Transit Center . �� Tigard City Boundary ' I & '" ' r „ a ' � + +++- Other Rail Lines l . ,! � N J L. ++ i al mi r. jjj /// o ” v . 4b I 6 4 4 ' ,, v 1 .,,. -..1 'Na e/ y iG „2,,... .„, -. -, I lly / M w �I GRDE ST : mxmoweie 'POI i : I 7 ? = mSr~. QQ• 1111 � .� ti sA la i I l le BONI RD - , `BONITA RD � „ J l t BU.. MOUNTAI � -! e ? iiii - .:E i g ± , l 1, ! 6' e BEE, Ht-,t ,' - _- _ 1 DURNAM RD �� . �� Q Q, P — o 1 7 , ..e",,K, i +' : ” The information represented on this map is current as of February 28, 2010. Revisions will be made as new decisions �"•, 0 0.2 0.4 or amendments occur to alter the content of the map. Mlles �1 Note: Forecast employment growth for the downtown reflects planning aspirations, but wasn't included in the Metro model (shown as 1 to 3 Jobs /Acre in the model). September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Development of the 2035 TSP Growth Assumptions for Downtown - Modeling Implications The City of Tigard plans for increased residential and commercial density in Downtown Tigard, as reflected in Figures 4 -3 and 4 -4. These planned changes in downtown, along with the City's land use strategy to increase mixed -use development, are intended to mitigate the strain on the east -west roadways by shortening home -to -work trips, supporting transit service, and making walk/bike trips more viable for work, shopping, and other activities. The City's aspirations for growth have not yet been incorporated into the Metro travel demand model. As a result, the 2035 model forecast underestimates the travel demand to and from downtown. While this is a meaningful disparity, it was determined that the potential negative impacts of this disparity are lessened by the following considerations: • The intent of the higher density, mixed use development is to accommodate a higher proportion of travel demand by non - automobile travel modes; • The most critical need for a higher density downtown will be the provision of multiple access points and an efficient overall circulation pattern; and, • The current planning process for downtown includes a grid of two -lane streets to create and preserve a safe, efficient and pedestrian- friendly circulation system. Larger street cross sections would conflict with these objectives, even if travel demand modeling indicated a desire for more automobile capacity. • The arterial streets providing access to Downtown (Pacific Highway, Hall Boulevard, Greenburg Road) are already planned for their maximum roadway width of five lanes. The City does not intend to increase the roadway footprints. If the downtown growth requires specific capacity improvements at critical intersections, those could be developed and are not dependent on inclusion in the TSP. Given these considerations, emphasis was placed on ensuring efficient access and connectivity for downtown, as well as planning for improved pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS Substantial effort was devoted to developing and evaluating alternatives to address existing and future transportation needs within the Tigard Urban Planning Area. While there is a recognized need for expanded roadway capacity in some areas, emphasis was placed on measures that provide a balanced multi -modal transportation system and investments that enhance the efficiency of the existing systems. This section provides an overview of the alternatives analysis, project evaluations, and project prioritization that occurred in developing the preferred plan. The process, illustrated in Exhibit 7, is described below: 34 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Development of the 2035 TSP Step 1 - Review of Planned Projects Projects from previous planning documents were reviewed and analyzed. Two scenarios were developed to distinguish between planned projects with the higher likelihood of receiving funding. The evaluation identified which planned projects are expected to be most effective as well as areas of continued congestion and capacity problems in spite of planned projects. Technical Memorandum #4 in the Volume 3 Technical Appendix; Exhibit 1 Alternatives Analysis and Project Evaluation Sieves Result: Draft TSP R Project List and Set Draft Priorities pro from TAC, CAC, staff, city council) 7 6 Eval uated Draft Preferred Plan loperatians analysis) ldentifled New Protect s (�ua project goal evaluation) 5 Rev ie s � Nu @Ostend lft 5 ti a ib I I,ty of ari pr % �g° 1 e as s a�BluaUo lures (qualitative p rclect d ivl d ual P E valuat goals•pssed e valuation) 3 valuated Alternative (operations an Strategies Evaluated SC fto aims) 2 l operations analysis) nario 2 Start with: 1 Project List from Previous Planning Efforts Step 2 — Application of TSM Strategies Transportation System Management (TSM) strategies were applied to the forecast roadway operations. This scenario was evaluated to determine if the magnitude of the impact of these strategies could reduce the needs for new roadway infrastructure investments. The TSM strategies that were modeled included 1) signal system improvements on major corridors, as planned in the 2035 RTP and 2) access management strategies on Pacific Highway, as identified in the Highway 99W Plan. 35 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Development of the 2035 TSP Step 3 - Evaluation of Individual Projects Individual projects were evaluated both quantitatively and qualitatively. Major roadway capacity increases were modeled to determine the level of travel demand that would be accommodated or otherwise impacted by the project. In addition, a series of evaluation criteria were developed from the goals identified in Section 2. The seven criteria for screening and prioritizing project alternatives were: multi -modal mobility, system capacity, consistency with Local /regional plans, safety, cost - effectiveness, environmental resources, and environmental justice. The evaluation criteria were applied to new projects, projects being considered for removal from the TSP and projects that were otherwise considered critical or notable. The rating method used to evaluate each project is illustrated in Table 4 -2. TABLE 4 -2 QUALITATIVE RATING SYSTEM Goal Rating Meaning • Significantly improves transportation options, or connectivity within a mode Multi -Modal O Moderately improves transportation options, or connectivity within a mode Mobility O Does not change transportation options or connectivity • Project improves system capacity System Capacity Project does not significantly change system capacity O Project decreases system capacity Consistency with • Included as part of other local jurisdiction, regional, and /or state plans other jurisdiction O Not mentioned but consistent with the intent of other plans Local, Regional Plans O Inconsistent with local jurisdiction, regional, and /or state plans Provides a safety enhancement in an area with noted safety deficiency or an • area with significant pedestrian and /or bicycle traffic. Safety 0 Provides a safety enhancement to one or more modes of travel. O Provides no improvement or negative impacts to overall system safety. • Provides significant increases in mobility compared to the relative cost. Cost - O Provides reasonable increase in mobility compared to the cost. Effectiveness O Provides little increase in mobility compared to the cost. • Enhances parks, wetlands, or other environmentally sensitive areas Environmental CD Does not impact environmentally sensitive areas Resources O Impacts environmentally sensitive areas • Enhances transportation options for designated population neighborhoods Environmental No obvious impact to designated population neighborhoods Justice O Negatively impacts designated population neighborhoods 36 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Development of the 2035 TSP A notable finding from this step was that there were projects from previous planning efforts that no longer meet the community goals. As such, the following projects were removed from the TSP: • Nimbus Avenue Extension due to environmental impacts to Fanno Creek and related cost effectiveness; • Wall Street Extension due to cost effectiveness and potential environmental justice impacts; and, • New interchange on Highway 217 at the extension of SW 68th Avenue due to inconsistency with the RTP and ODOT plans. Step 4 — Review of Bridge Projects Due to their high costs, the projects requiring bridge structures to cross highways and railroad tracks were considered to determine if all were necessary, identify which projects were most desired within the planning horizon as well as those that should be include for the purpose of long -term right -of -way protection. This review identified existing plans for a total of seven grade- separated crossings. The individual project evaluations in Step 3 were supplemented with the overall review of the number of costly grade - separated crossing proposed. On that basis, the following crossings have been removed from the TSP or modified: • Northern Washington Square Regional Center Crossing (Hwy 217 crossing) was modified to a pedestrian and bicycle connection only • Wall Street Extension (railroad crossing) was removed due to cost effectiveness and potential environmental justice impacts as described as part of Step 3 • Dartmouth Street — Hunziker Connection (over Hwy 217) was removed due to cost and redundancy with the Hunziker Street — Hampton Street Connection • Durham Road Extension under I -5 was not included due to limited system benefits and cost effectiveness. The following crossings were recommended to remain in the 2035 TSP: • Northern Washington Square Regional Center Crossing (as pedestrian/bike connection only) • Southern Washington Square Regional Center Crossing • Hunziker Street — Hampton Connection over Highway 217. Step 5 Step 5 of the alternatives analysis included evaluation of potential new roadway projects that would benefit overall multi -modal system operations. Two of the notable new projects in the 2035 TSP include the North Dakota - Pfaffle Neighborhood Route and North Dakota Realignment. These projects are envisioned to occur in tandem with or subsequent to realignment of Tiedeman to the west away from the North Dakota /Greenburg Road intersection. 37 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Development of the 2035 TSP The North Dakota - Pfaffle Neighborhood Route and North Dakota Realignment would provide a much needed east -west connection between Pfaffle and North Dakota Street over Highway 217 and would provide an alternative to Pacific Highway and Walnut Street for travel between east and west Tigard. Traffic calming measures could be implemented to keep travel speeds consistent with a Neighborhood Route; however, measures to reduce traffic volumes on this route would reduce the benefit of the crossing which will cost several million dollars. An additional roadway project is a future north -south connection between Dartmouth Street and Beveland Road. This potential connection would provide an alternative route for traffic on SW 72 Avenue within the Tigard Triangle and may create opportunities for development on either side of the new roadway. Step 6 A final model run was conducted to include the results of Steps 1 through 5 including currently funded projects, TSM strategies, and recommendations for new projects and projects to be removed from the TSP. Step 7 Step 7 of the alternatives analysis included identifying the finalized package of improvements for the 2035 TSP and setting draft project priorities based on the project goals and objectives, individual project evaluations, input from the TAC, CAC, city staff and city council. Summaries of each of the project evaluations and the results of the Step 6 model run are included in Technical Memorandum #5 in the Volume 3 Technical Appendix. CHANGES FROM 2002 TSP The following summarizes new projects added to the 2035 TSP that were not included in the 2002 TSP as well as summarizes projects that were in the 2002 TSP but have been modified in or removed from the 2035 TSP. New Projects In addition to new pedestrian and bicycle projects, several new transit supportive projects have been added to the 2035 TSP including the following: • Transit Projects o On -going planning activities with TriMet and Metro to bring High Capacity Transit parallel to the Pacific Highway -99W /Barbur Boulevard corridor. o Support for existing high activity bus stops by providing benches, shelters, and real - time information. o A bicycle hub with additional bike racks and covered bike lockers at the Tigard Transit Center. 38 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Development of the 2035 TSP o Local connector transit service in the Tigard Triangle and in connection with the High Capacity Transit planning. This service could connect the Tigard Triangle to Downtown, and /or the Washington Square Mall and potentially residential areas and should be coordinated with other transit service. • Roadway and Intersection Projects o Pfaffle -North Dakota east -west connection with Hwy 217 over - crossing to provide a neighborhood route, connecting from 99W at 78th to Scholls Ferry Road, via N. Dakota. Includes realignment of North Dakota at Greenburg Road to provide a continuous east -west connection. Requires purchase of an existing building. o Traffic signal or other intersection treatment at Pfaffle Street /Hall Boulevard. o New north -south connection in the Tigard Triangle, connecting Dartmouth with Beveland Road or Hermosa Way in order to improve local circulation within the Triangle. Updated Projects Projects in the 2002 TSP were reevaluated to determine if changes or other updates were warranted. The following summarizes the significant updates incorporated into the 2035 TSP: • Hall Boulevard Widening, Oleson Road to Pacific Highway (Project #45a): The 2002 TSP includes a project to widen Hall Boulevard to 5 lanes in this section. The 2035 TSP includes this project as a 3 -lane cross- section while filling in gaps in the sidewalk and adding bikeways. • Highway 217 Nimbus - Locust Overcrossing (Project #22): The 2002 TSP identified this new roadway to have a 5 -lane cross- section. Due to improved multimodal facilities and travel pattern changes in the area, the 2035 TSP includes this project with a 3 -lane cross - section. • Northern Washington Square Regional Center Highway 217 Crossing (Project #MUP7): The 2002 TSP identified this as a Highway 217 crossing that accommodated pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. The 2035 TSP includes this crossing as multi -use path only that does not accommodate vehicles. • SW 121st Avenue (Project #34) and Walnut Street widening (Project #48): The 2002 TSP included these projects as 3 -lane cross - sections, while the 2035 TSP includes them both as 2- lane streets with turn -lanes where necessary, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. • Ash Avenue Extension (Projects #18 and #27): This project includes a 3 -lane cross - section in the 2002 TSP. Based on the desire to improve access and safety for pedestrians and bicycles downtown, this project is included in the 2035 TSP with a 2 -lane cross- section providing turn -lanes where necessary. A corridor analysis is also identified for these projects ( #18 and #27) in order to examine design and alignment alternatives and more clearly identify the potential impacsts, but positive and negative, of these projects. 39 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Development of the 2035 TSP Other Project Notes Scholls Ferry Road Widening from 121s to Barrows (Project #28) has been identified for ROW preservation. The Washington County TSP shows this segment as three lanes in the future. Based on its "Long- term" designation and definition of long -term projects in the 2035 TSP, widening to seven lanes would not be conditioned upon development; however, ROW would be obtained to preserve this option for the future. 40 Section 5 Transportation System Plan September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan Transportation System Plan This section presents the multi -modal Transportation System Plan for the City of Tigard. The purpose of the Plan is to support the vision and goals presented in Section 2 by logically providing for the systematic care and expansion of the City's multi -modal transportation system. The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan presented below provides the policy and regulatory framework to guide the expansion of the system and the prioritized list of actions and improvement projects to meet the future travel needs within the community. The Transportation System Plan is organized into the following major sub - sections: • State and regional planning context; • Policy /regulatory elements for management and design of roadways; • Future modal system plans for the roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit systems; • Summary of all planned projects and project priorities; • Transportation plans for Special Areas including Downtown, the Tigard Triangle, and Washington Square Regional Center; and, • Modal plans for the rail, air, water, and pipeline systems. PLAN AREA The City of Tigard is located within urban Washington County and the three county (Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties) Metro Service District. Tigard's current boundaries are generally defined by Scholls Ferry Road to the north, I -5 to the East, the Tualatin River to the south, and SW Barrows Road and extend as far as SW 154th Avenue to the west. Figure 5 -1 presents a map of the area included in the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan which includes the City of Tigard and sections of unincorporated Washington County that are part of the Tigard Urban Planning Area. These unincorporated areas are required to be included in the 2035 TSP by the Transportation Planning Rule. The Highway 217 interchange at Scholls Ferry Road is also shown in the figure even though it is in the City of Beaverton, but is included in this study because its operations effect adjacent intersections within Tigard. Directly west of the Tigard planning area is the West Bull Mountain Planning Area (Areas 63 and 64) which was brought into the urban growth boundary in 2002. That area is being planned under a separate effort being led by Washington County and is, therefore, excluded from the Tigard Planning Area of this TSP. 42 �i TAYLORS FERRY RD Figure 5 -1 . • N Transportation 3, _ ! System Plan % : 2 �� -- Boundaries 3• LL, uu 2 LOCUST ST t RW RD L • > cr O LL FE F • a r Tigard Urban H� • SC j % L) `` y OAK ST .� Planning Area ../ iN PINE ST a f t \, Tigard City Boundary F- a W r N I • — — PFAFFLE ST n sum Urban Planning Area & Q° < -.. ,� 1L �� Recent City • Other Map Elements � irli ~ 1_ \ J 4 ♦ �� `� DARTMOUTH ST TC 1 O Transit Center WALNUTS 4Pd. o +I-' -' Other Rail Lines ♦ H - / ST �i ST ■ T 1 v tart � I } \ — • . y I -" LLS 217 d , I WA T C ' a . ti Q mow., i P �,�` r , '4„ N 9 RO , 3 \ G AARDE ST MCDONALD ST- "'' !' 1•' 1 1 9 1 1 f - I I -. - -', ♦ i + I Limmessimmtul ( I b , , , ,_ B BULL MOUNTAIN RD — NITA RD BONITA RD „„,„ . , , , „.. ii { i I I 1 c a ti i + i JQ DURHAM RD � ~ BEEF BEND RD _ I - � .. i ir 1 1 w X 0 0 ' Si /U ;a I / *' The information represented on this map is current as of February 28, 2010 Revisions will be made as new decisions u 0.15 0.3 0.6 or amendments occur to alter the „., �^� - - content of the map ! r Mist September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan STATE AND REGIONAL PLANNING CONTEXT While the focus of the 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan (2035 TSP) is the transportation system within the Tigard Urban Planning Area, the transportation facilities within the 2035 TSP area also have an important role in the state and regional transportation system. In keeping with Goal 5 for the 2035 TSP regarding inter - agency coordination, the 2035 TSP is consistent with the requirements of statewide and regional transportation plans and policies. Facilities Three major regional transportation facilities traverse the City of Tigard: Interstate 5, Highway 217, and Pacific Highway -99W. These facilities are state highways under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and are subject to the operational and design requirements placed by the state. Plans for improvements to the highways and interchanges, as well as changes to adjacent land uses and access points must be developed in a manner consistent with ODOT plans, guidelines, and standards. Further, each of these facilities delineates a Regional Mobility Corridor in Metro's 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) (Reference 2). The corridors, while anchored by major roadway facilities, also encompass local streets and multi -modal facilities. Metro's Mobility Corridor Atlas identifies the following four corridors connecting to Tigard: • Corridor 2 North: includes the area surrounding I -5 and Pacific Highway -99W connecting Tigard to Portland Central City. This corridor area includes I -5 between Portland and Tualatin, and Pacific Highway 99W between Portland and King City. • Corridor 3 South: includes the area surrounding I -5 and Pacific Highway 99W, connecting Tigard to Tualatin, Wilsonville, and Sherwood. • Corridor 19: includes the area around Highway 217 connecting Tigard to Beaverton and Hillsboro (via Highway 26) as well as Lake Grove to the east. • Corridor 20: includes the area surrounding Highway 99W connecting Tigard to Sherwood and Newberg, as well as Tualatin and portions of Wilsonville. By identifying and managing multi -modal corridors, Metro is shifting transportation planning away from a focus on facilities and toward a focus on providing connections using a system of modal options. A Metro summary of existing conditions for each of these Regional Mobility Corridors is provided in Appendix C of the Volume 2 Technical Appendix. Multi-modal refinement plans for each of these corridors are included in the 2035 RTP. Metro has identified Corridor 2 as one of two top priority corridors for refinement plans and is seeking funding to begin this effort. 44 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan LAND USE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT The types and intensities of land uses are closely correlated with travel demand and mode choice. Land use patterns in the City of Tigard and surrounding areas are suburban in character, with residential areas separated from commercial areas and a relatively low density of development overall. The majority of land in Tigard is zoned for residential uses, with commercial zoning primarily along Pacific Highway and in the Tigard Triangle, and industrial primarily along the WES commuter rail track south of Pacific Highway. This development pattern results in travel demand that is highly directional according to typical weekday peak periods. Specifically, there are relatively sharp peaks in travel demand during weekday commute hours, with predictable peak period traffic flowing away from residential neighborhoods in the morning and returning in the evening. Land use strategies that support non - automobile travel choices while retaining the suburban residential character throughout most of Tigard are described below. Potential Further Plan or Study: Support Commercial Nodes in Residential Areas Commercial nodes in residential areas would provide residents with the opportunity to take non - work trips by bike or walking. These neighborhood commercial (N -C) nodes could include small restaurants, coffee shops, or neighborhood retail. This could be accomplished by allowing neighborhood - commercial as a permitted or conditional use in residential zones, or through designating specific nodes on the City's comprehensive plan map as neighborhood commercial. The N -C designation currently exists within the City. Potential Further Plan or Study: Support Non - Auto - Dependent Development Mixed -use developments combine housing, retail, employment, and other land uses together in a single development project. Such developments have been found to reduce automobile trips by supporting higher frequency transit service and promoting pedestrian and bicycle travel. Urban areas with mixed uses and higher densities should be promoted in targeted areas, such as in the Downtown', along Pacific Highway, and in the WSRC. Non - auto - dependent development can be encouraged through various policies such as parking management requirements, density requirements or bonuses, and /or pedestrian, bicycle or transit mode design guides to integrate non - auto mode features and incentives directly into development. Plan Amendments & Mobility Standards Several land use strategies are identified in Section 3 as measures to help reduce traffic congestion resulting from single occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel. These land use strategies are also important in order to support transit investments, including the Southwest Corridor High Capacity Transit (HCT) service in Tigard. In particular, transit supportive land uses tend to include higher densities 2 The City's comprehensive plan includes considerably higher residential densities in Downtown, which were not reflected in the Metro model. 45 September 2010 - 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan and mixed uses, as well as design elements that make walking and bicycling safe, convenient, and comfortable. Amending Tigard's existing zoning to allow higher density developments may present challenges with respect to meeting ODOT performance standards for adjacent state highways. The Transportation Planning Rule (OAR 660-12-0600) which requires that amendments to adopted plans must not cause an affected roadway to fail to meet performance standards, or if the forecast roadway operations are already failing to meet performance standards, the plan amendment must not further degrade performance. This is a known issue in downtown, Washington Square Regional Center, along Pacific Highway, and in the Tigard Triangle, and may also arise in other areas near state highways or freeway interchanges. There are numerous measures that can be taken in the land use planning and design process to reduce trip generation from increased development. These include: • Parking management, including pricing and time limits; • Reduced parking requirements or parking maximums for new development; • Improved facilities for pedestrian and bicycle access and circulation; • Complementary mix of land uses; • Improved connectivity for motor vehicles as well as for bicycles and pedestrians; and, • Transportation system management (TSM) measures to improve traffic operations without significant capacity expansions. The above measures are an effective approach to reducing traffic impacts from increased development. Additional transportation mitigations are primarily focused on improving general transportation conditions for all travel modes. While these measures may be pursued for their own merit, they are also identified as an option for transportation mitigations where increased density results in higher trip generation: • Access management to improve general traffic operations on arterials and collectors; and, • Mitigation of known safety and access deficiencies for motor vehicles, transit, pedestrians, and /or bicycles. The City will continue to work with Metro and ODOT to develop transportation and land use strategies that support Tigard transportation and community development goals, Metro's 2040 growth concept, and ODOT performance standards. Greenhouse Gas Emissions In 2007 the Oregon legislature adopted the following statewide targets for greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) among all sectors, including energy, solid waste, buildings, and transportation: 46 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan • 2010: stop increases in GHG emissions • 2020: ten - percent reduction in GHG emissions (from 1990 levels) • 2050: fifty - percent reduction in GHG emissions (from 1990 levels) This was followed by the adoption of House Bill 2001 (Jobs and Transportation Act, or JTA) in 2009, which focuses on reducing GHG emissions from light -duty vehicles. The technology and methodology to measure GHG emissions for specific transportation plans and projects is still under development. These next steps have been adopted by the legislature and by Metro as a priority for further transportation planning activities. Successful GHG reductions can result from reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita; increased transit, bike, and pedestrian travel; and shorter trips due to compact, mixed -use development. The City of Tigard incorporates these concepts and objectives in the 2035 TSP and actively seeks opportunities for their fulfillment in the Downtown, WSRC, Pacific Highway corridor, and Tigard Triangle. POLICY /REGULATORY ELEMENTS The following section includes the policy and regulatory elements of the transportation system that guide development review and project development in Tigard. Functional Classifications The functional classification of a roadway defines the primary role in terms of providing mobility and access. An individual street's classification directs the design and management of the roadway, including right of way needs, the number of travel lanes and other cross - section elements, and access management standards. Figure 5 -2 shows the functional classification for each roadway in Tigard. The City of Tigard functional classification policies include the following designations: • Freeway • Collector • Principal Arterial • Neighborhood Routes • Arterial • Local Streets Freeway Freeways are state facilities that provide the highest level of regional mobility and connectivity. These roadways usually extend across several jurisdictions and are often characterized by limited access points and high travel speeds. In Tigard, I -5 and Highway 217 are access controlled freeways. Principal Arterials In Tigard, principal arterial streets are major state facilities that provide a high level of regional mobility and connectivity, provide access to freeways via interchanges, but also serve local trips to and from major commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional areas. Principal Arterial streets 47 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan maintain mobility as a priority. Access control is very important on Principal Arterials although full freeway access control is not feasible due to the need to provide access to the arterial and collector street system. In Tigard, Pacific Highway is a principal arterial street. Arterial Streets Arterial streets serve to connect and support the freeway and principal arterial system. These streets link major commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional areas. Arterial streets are typically spaced about one mile apart, and maintain mobility as a priority. Access control is important on arterial routes, but not to the extent of principal arterial systems. Many of these routes connect to cities surrounding Tigard and commonly provide access to freeways via interchanges. Collector Streets Collector streets provide both access and mobility within and between residential and commercial /industrial areas. Collectors differ from arterials in that they provide more of an intra- city circulation function, do not require as extensive control of access (compared to arterials), and provide access to residential neighborhoods. These roadways distribute trips to and from the neighborhood and local street system. Neighborhood Routes Neighborhood routes are usually longer than local streets and provide connectivity to collectors or arterials. Neighborhood routes have greater connectivity and are used by residents in the area to get into and out of the neighborhood, but do not serve citywide /large area circulation. Traffic from cul -de -sacs and other local streets may connect to neighborhood routes for access to higher order streets. Local Streets Local Streets have the primary function of providing access to immediate adjacent land. These streets typically have several driveways and are not intended for long- distance trips. Through traffic on local streets is discouraged by design. Truck Routes Freight trucks need to travel to and from the freeway system to their destinations. The state and local agencies designate truck routes to help channelize freight traffic to the most desirable routes for trucks and to ensure that the system is designed to accommodate necessary freight movement. 1 -5, Highway 217, and Highway 99W are designated statewide freight routes, while Hall Boulevard, Beef Bend Road, Scholls Ferry Road, Upper Boones Ferry Road and sections of Durham Road and 72nd Avenue are City of Tigard designated freight routes. Figure 5 -3 shows the designated Freight Routes in Tigard. 48 TAYLORS FERRY RD Figure 5 -2 Ns ® W��1 _ Roadway I v w M I Fu nctional .� 4 .. p T Cl s i fication ; m r h, ? 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These routes are generally found in and serve areas where there are concentrations of commercial and /or industrial land uses. The highest non - freeway truck volumes in Tigard are on Pacific Highway -99W. In addition, Scholls Ferry Road, Hall Boulevard, and 72"d Avenue also carry relatively high truck volumes. Street Design Standards (Cross Sections) Roadways in Tigard are the primary means of mobility for residents, serving the majority of trips over multiple modes. Pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit, and motorists all use public roads for the vast majority of trips. Therefore, it is increasingly important to plan, design, and build new roadways in a manner that improves multi -modal access and mobility. The City of Tigard street design standards ensure that all new streets are constructed as "complete streets" and include facilities for pedestrians and bicycles and also provide drainage and landscaping where appropriate. Because they are reviewed and updated periodically, the City of Tigard's street design standards are located in the city's Community Development Code section 18.800 Street and Utility Improvement Standards. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities The typical roadway cross sections include the following elements: right -of -way, number of travel lanes, parking, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and other features such as landscape strips. The standards represent the preferred cross - sections for each roadway designation and should be the minimum for new roadways and reconstructed roadways with adequate space available. All roadway improvements should include provision of sidewalks and bicycle facilities per the street design standards. Landscape Requirements Street design standards in the Community Development Code (Section 18.810) include landscaping requirements intended to mitigate the environmental and visual impacts that transportation infrastructure has on the surrounding community. All new and improved roadways are required to include street trees and landscaping consistent with guidelines in the development code and should consider incorporating public art, bioswales and other aesthetic /environmental treatments that improve livability and protect the environment. Potential Further Plan or Study Review and update, as warranted, street design standards for efficient multi -modal access and circulation. Specific design standards already identified for the Tigard Triangle, Washington Square Regional Center, Pacific Highway and Downtown should be included that have been adopted as part of area plans. These should be consulted when working within these areas. 51 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan Intersection Performance Standards Traffic conditions at intersections are typically measured in terms of their ability to accommodate traffic demand (volume -to- capacity, or v/c ratios) and the average delay experienced by drivers (level of service, or LOS). Performance standards for intersections are established by the agency with ownership over the roadway. Intersections on state facilities (Pacific Highway, Hall Boulevard, segments of Scholls Ferry Road, and freeway ramp intersections) are identified in the Oregon Highway Plan (OHP). Washington County should be consulted for standards for County roadways. The City of Tigard street improvement standards are provided in 18.810 of the development code. Alternative Mobility Standards The City of Tigard shares the state and regional goals of providing a balanced transportation system that reduces reliance on automobiles. Among the highly effective strategies to achieve this goal are land use strategies that promote compact urban form that encourage walking, cycling, and transit use. At the same time, intersection performance standards are linked to trip generation and limit the development potential of an area. In this way, the intersection performance targets can effectively preclude the land use strategies needed to support the multi -modal transportation goals. At this writing, Metro and ODOT are working with local jurisdictions to develop strategies that meet the land use vision within the requirements of the state Transportation Planning Rule (TPR). The City of Tigard is participating in these discussions which are aimed at identifying alternative mobility standards that will protect the function of the state highways as well as other state and regional transportation goals. The City further recognizes that the quality of a transportation system can be measured in many ways, including reliability, safety, and multi -modal mobility. Potential Further Plans or Studies Alternative mobility standards are one anticipated outcome of the regional mobility corridor refinement plans identified in the RTP. Safety Transportation has no higher objective than safety. Historic crash data from roadways within Tigard reveal that the highest crash locations are consistently on state or county roads, including Pacific Highway, Scholls Ferry Road, and the Highway 217 and I -5 ramp intersections. Such data were used as a key criterion in the evaluation of potential improvement projects for the 2035 TSP. In addition to including safety issues as a primary factor in identifying and prioritizing transportation investments, safety considerations are incorporated in the City's design standards for transportation facilities. These include design standards for intersections, traffic control devices, and street cross section elements. 52 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan ODOT and Washington County have adopted programs to identify safety deficiencies based on crash frequencies and types. The City will continue to consult Washington County and ODOT rankings for crash locations. Potential Future Plan or Study Review high crash locations along with State and County safety tracking and ranking programs. Determine whether a city Traffic Safety Mitigation System is warranted as a supplement to the County and State systems. Access Management Standards Access management refers to a set of measures regulating access to streets, roads, and highways, from public roads and private driveways. Such measures may include minimum distances between highway approaches, as well as turning movement or other restrictions. Access management is an effective means to maximize efficient traffic flow and minimize conflict points due to vehicle turning movements. Access management standards vary depending on the functional classification and purpose of a given roadway. Roadways on the higher end of the functional classification system (i.e., arterials and collectors) tend to have higher spacing standards, while facilities such as neighborhood routes and local streets allow more closely spaced access points. Chapter 18.705 of the Tigard Development Code identifies access requirements and restrictions on City of Tigard facilities. Access spacing standards for ODOT facilities should be obtained from the Oregon Highway Plan (Reference 3). Access spacing standards for Washington County facilities are identified in the county's development code under Roadway Access (501 -8.5). Connectivity Street connectivity standards are provided in the Tigard Development Code (18.810.H). The street connectivity standards are consistent with the Regional Transportation Functional Plan which requires full street connections with spacing of no more than 530 feet, with a maximum 200 -foot length for cul -de -sacs. Section 18.810.040 further specifies maximum perimeter for blocks of 2,000 feet and requires that that bicycle and pedestrian connections be provided at no more than 330 -foot spacing. Exceptions to these requirements can be made for several reasons, including environmental or topographical constraints or the built environment. The roadway capacity limitations in Tigard are perhaps most pronounced for travel demand from northeast to southwest, especially along Pacific Highway. Opportunities to provide new connections are severely constrained by Highway 217, I -5, the WES commuter /freight rail line, and natural features such as Fanno Creek and Bull Mountain. With only a limited number of east -west through routes, there is considerable demand placed on a few roadways. Adding capacity to Pacific Highway is not desired because of the significant impacts to the community in terms of added through traffic, impacts to adjacent properties, and the greater physical barrier through the City. As 53 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan such, a higher priority is placed on providing new connections that can work in concert with the principal and major arterial system. In addition to the citywide connectivity issues, many neighborhood streets systems in Tigard are characterized by cul -de -sacs and stub streets. Cul -de -sacs and stub streets are often desired by residents because they can limit traffic speeds and volumes on local streets. However, they also result in indirect travel paths, longer trips (i.e. increased vehicle miles traveled), limitations to pedestrian and bicycle mobility, and a reliance on arterials for local trips. The most efficient transportation network is the traditional grid system, which provides multiple route alternatives between origin /destination pairs. The connectivity barriers posed by I -5, Highway 217, the rail line, Fanno Creek, and Bull Mountain, combine with the built environment to make development of such an efficient network impracticable. However, incremental improvements can be achieved and should be sought. At the same time, opportunities to provide alternative routes to accommodate local travel on local or collector streets should be done carefully and thoughtfully so as not to have unforeseen negative impacts such as cut - through travel on undesired routes. Connectivity improvements for pedestrian/bicycle networks are also effective enhancements to the transportation system. Bicycle and pedestrian connectivity is important to make these travel modes more convenient and efficient. The recently adopted Tigard Neighborhood Trails Plan identifies 42 off - street trail projects to improve connectivity and reduce out of direction travel. These projects will enhance informal route connections to improve non- motorized route options. Potential Further Plans or Studies Conduct a citywide connectivity and circulation study to identify potential circulation improvements for street systems serving Tigard. Create a comprehensive inventory of street stubs, unimproved right -of -way, and other potential future roadway connections. Establish a priority ranking system based on cost, barriers to improvement, benefits for circulation, and potential other uses. Review and update /clarify, as warranted, development code requirements for new roadway or pedestrian/bicycle connections as part of land development. Transportation System Management & Operations As part of its 2035 RTP, Metro has a regional Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Plan that identifies TSMO strategies for facilities within Tigard. The TSMO Plan includes implementation of Active Corridor Management (ACM) on several major corridors within and through the City, which will improve traffic flow by expanding traveler information and upgrading traffic signal equipment and timing. Additional strategies will include signal enhancements that detect and prioritize transit vehicles at signalized intersections. 54 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan • The access management and TSM strategies planned in Tigard are summarized in Table 5 -1. These include strategies identified in the Metro TSMO Plan, RTP Update, the Highway 99W Plan, and the 2002 TSP. TABLE 5 -1 POTENTIAL TSM STRATEGIES FOR TIGARD Roadway Strategy Source Highway 217 Variable Speed Limits, Variable Message Signs, Highway 217 Interchange Plan Shoulder Widening Transit Priority treatments Metro Draft TSMO Plan Pacific Highway Active Corridor Management, including upgrade of Currently underway by ODOT /City signal controllers, wireless detection, and updated timing plans. Transit priority, with queue bypasses at several Highway 99W Plan locations Access management Highway 99W Plan High capacity transit Regional High Capacity Transit System Plan Scholls Ferry Install integrated corridor management RTP Financially Constrained Project Road equipment. List Arterial corridor management with adaptive signal Metro Draft TSMO Plan timing and transit signal priority Hall Boulevard Arterial corridor management with transit priority Metro Draft TSMO Plan Access management Tigard 2002 TSP 72nd Avenue Arterial corridor management Metro Draft TSMO Plan Durham Road Arterial corridor management Metro Draft TSMO Plan The complete list of TSMO projects for the Regional Mobility Corridors in Tigard are provided in Appendix D of the Volume 2 Technical Appendix. Travel Demand Management Travel Demand Management, or Transportation Demand Management (both TDM) measures include any method intended to shift travel demand from single occupant vehicles to non -auto modes or carpooling, travel at less congested times of the day, or help people reduce their need to travel altogether. Given the significant motor vehicle capacity deficiencies under forecast conditions, an increase in transit, walk, and bike mode shares is as essential to the future transportation system in Tigard as adding roadway capacity. Further, effective TDM measures would help reduce the scope and scale of the deficiencies. While many TDM strategies are most effectively implemented by employers, there are numerous strategies that cities can implement or support with other agencies. These provision of facilities (sidewalks, bicycle lanes, transit amenities) and management of existing resources (parking). Another critical role that cities play is in the policies related to development activities. Through support, incentive, and mandate, cities can ensure that new development supports a balanced 55 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan transportation system. Several broad TDM strategies are summarized in Table 5 -2. The table also identifies typical implementation roles. TABLE 5 -2 TDM STRATEGIES AND TYPICAL IMPLEMENTING ROLES TRANSPORTATION TDM STRATEGY CITY MANAGEMENT DEVELOPERS TRIMET EMPLOYERS METRO STATE ASSOCIATION Public Parking Management P S S S Flexible Parking Requirements P S S Access Management * P S P Connectivity Standards* P 5 S P Pedestrian Facilities P S S S Bicycle Facilities P S S Transit Stop Amenities S S P S Parking Management P S S Limited Parking Requirements P 5 S Carpool Match Services S P S Parking Cash Out S S P Subsidized Transit Passes S P S Carsharing Program Support P S S S S P: Primary role; S: Secondary /support role; *Primary implementation depends on roadway jurisdiction The City of Tigard does not have a dedicated TDM program; however the Westside Transportation Alliance (WTA) is a TMA serving Washington County. The WTA assists employers in developing, implementing, and monitoring programs to reduce commute trips by SOV. The City of Tigard is a member of the WTA, as are most neighboring jurisdictions and many private employers. While the emphasis at WTA is to help employers create TDM programs, the WTA web site provides an "information hub" that individuals can use to find out about a myriad of travel options, including transit service, park- and -ride lots, bicycling, carpool matching, and other services. The Metro 2035 RTP includes TDM strategies including parking management, providing more bicycle facilities, and supporting Transportation Management Associations (TMAs). The TDM projects in the Metro TSMO plan within Tigard include the following: • Individualized marketing in the Tigard Town Center (Downtown) and adjacent neighborhoods to encourage travel options through delivery of localized information and services; • Support of public - private partnerships Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) in regional centers and town centers to help employees and /or residents increase use of travel options; • Parking management at the Washington Square Regional Center and in Downtown 56 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan • Bike sharing at transit- oriented developments, large employers, colleges, hotels, and significant transit stops in the Beaverton to Tigard Corridor The complete list of TSMO projects for the Regional Mobility Corridors in Tigard are provided in Appendix D. Travel Mode Share Targets As noted in the Transportation Planning Toolbox discussion, improvements in local connectivity, transit availability, and parking management including pricing are some of the factors that will reduce the reliance on single occupant vehicle (SOV) travel, and support more active transportation choices. These changes are consistent with Tigard's land use and transportation objectives. As such, Tigard has developed Aspiration Maximum SOV targets that are more ambitious than the 2040 Growth Management targets. These are summarized in Table 5 -3. TABLE 5 -3 CITY OF TIGARD TRAVEL ASPIRATION MODE SHARES Metro 2040 Aspiration Illustrative Non -SOV Shares Area Max SOV* Maximum Target SOV Carpool Transit Walk Bike Citywide 40 -50% 50% 39% 5% 4% 2% Washington Square Regional Center 45 -55% 40% 35% 10% 10% 5% Tigard Town Center (Downtown) 45 -55% 40% 35% 10% 10% 5% Durham Road Town Center 45 -55% 45% 39% 8% 5% 3% Tigard Triangle 55 -60% 45% 39% 8% 5% 3% *SOV = single- occupant - vehicle As shown in Table 5 -3, Tigard aspires to achieve a lower SOV share for the designated 2040 Centers as well as in the Tigard Triangle. These are provided as "aspiration" and "illustrative" shares rather than targets for the following reasons: • Metro modified its definition of SOV with the 2035 Update. In the 2004 RTP, a parent traveling with a child was considered an SOV; in the 2035 RTP Update the definition was changed so that this would be counted as a Carpool. However, at this writing, the mode targets had not been updated. • There is a desire to examine the individual factors influencing mode shares prior to confirm that the 2005 mode share estimate is an appropriate base from which to measure change. • The RTP identifies non -SOV share targets only. There is an interest in looking more specifically at other modes, including carpool, transit, walk, and bike trips in order to inform transportation investments. Potential Further Plan or Study: Evaluate and refine current mode split estimates using the Metro travel demand model and /or direct surveys. Refine mode split targets, especially for designated Centers, Corridors and the Tigard Triangle. 57 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan Parking Parking in Tigard is provided by the City as well as private property owners. Privately owned parking is typically "accessory" parking which is developed on -site in support of a specific development. Accessory parking is typically restricted to the employees, residents, customers, guests or others associated with a specific property. Accessory Parking New land uses are required to provide on -site parking to accommodate their own parking demand in order to protect surrounding land uses from over flow parking impacts. The amount of parking required is expressed in the form of parking ratios in the development code (see 18.765 of the Development Code). The Tigard parking ratios incorporate minimum and maximum ratios, consistent with the requirements of the 2040 Growth Management Functional Plan. Although the intent of parking is to accommodate all impacts on site, accessory parking can also encourage single occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel which increases traffic volumes on the roadways. This is contrary to the multi-modal aspirations of the City. Further, surface parking requires large paved areas which negatively impact the pedestrian environment, storm water run -off, and urban character, at the same time that they increase development costs and reduce development opportunities. In some areas, it is appropriate to reduce parking minimums or to impose maximums for new development. Total parking supply could also be reduced by allowing and promoting shared parking among neighboring property owners. Tigard recently modified the development code for Downtown to remove minimum parking requirements for new developments. Reduction in parking requirements should be considered part of the overall approach to TDM and will be most effective if undertaken in conjunction with other activities, such as improved transit, pedestrian, and bicycle services, and a larger role for public parking. In addition to privately owned accessory parking, there are several park- and -ride lots serving transit routes, including the downtown transit center. The locations and ownership of the existing park- and -ride Lots include the following: • Downtown Commuter Rail /Transit Center — TriMet • Pacific Highway 99W at SW 74th Ave — TriMet • Pacific Highway 99W at Bull Mt Road - Christ the King Lutheran Church • SW Hall /SW Nimbus Commuter Rail — Union Pacific right of way • Progress (Highway 217 /Scholls Ferry Road) — ODOT right of way • Tualatin (Lower Boones Ferry Road near I -5)— ODOT right of way 58 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan Public Parking Public parking in Tigard is generally limited to curb parking on public streets. Curb parking in Tigard is most prevalent on local streets serving residences and in downtown. Most of the parking is unrestricted, though there are some time limits for curb parking in downtown. In areas identified for more urban development character, such as downtown, it will be necessary for the City to ensure an active role in managing public parking resources to ensure that they support community and neighborhood goals. Potential Future Plans & Studies Develop or update parking management plans for Downtown, Washington Square Regional Center, and the Tigard Triangle. Review and update, as warranted, parking minimum and maximum ratios in the development code, including variance opportunities and requirements. ADDITIONAL PLANS AND STUDIES Transportation System Plans are intended to provide a high - level, broadly focused planning tool. In the development of Tigard's 2035 TSP several issues were identified that warrant additional consideration. The results of these studies and planning efforts would implement the policies and priorities in the 2035 TSP, update the Tigard Development Code, or constitute a more detailed look at transportation issues related to a specific topic, mode, or geographic area. These additional studies and plans are identified in Table 5 -4. 59 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan TABLE 5 -4 FUTURE PLANS & STUDIES Project Purpose Support commercial nodes in residential Identify opportunities for neighborhood commercial (N -C) in residential neighborhoods to areas promote walk /bike trips. Promote mixed -use compact urban form Promote mixed use developments with a compact urban form and limited footprint in developments. order to support an efficient transportation system. Urban areas with mixed uses and higher densities should be promoted in targeted areas, such as along Pacific Highway, in designated Centers and in the Triangle. Circulation /connectivity study and inventory Inventory, evaluate, and prioritize multi -modal connectivity gaps. Identify opportunities for improvements through development or city- initiated projects. Update street cross section guidelines Review, consolidate, and update street cross section guidelines for general application and for Downtown, Tigard Triangle, and Washington Square Regional Center. Conduct a mode -split survey and develop a Develop and conduct a travel mode survey; develop a tracking plan and system tracking plan Traffic safety mitigation system Review high crash locations; review state and county tracking and ranking systems; determine a City system for evaluating and prioritizing safety mitigations. A desired outcome will be a partnership with the state and county. Pedestrian crossing improvement plan Review current pedestrian crossing challenges and identify potential improvements, including a system for prioritizing improvements. Pedestrian system plan Develop a city -wide pedestrian system plan Bicycle system plan Develop a city -wide bicycle system plan Multimodal level of service (MMLOS) Conduct a pilot project to identify current MMLOS in targeted areas; evaluate potential analysis improvements; and investigate MMLOS operating standards for Tigard Multimodal access plans for Tigard Triangle Develop a multi -modal access inventory, assessment, and plan for future needs for the Triangle Multimodal access plan for WSRC Review and update, as needed, the WSRC Master Plan with an emphasis on multimodal access. Development code parking requirements Review current parking minimum and maximum ratios with respect to special areas and updates multi -modal goals. Review variance opportunities and requirements. Special area parking management plans Develop or update parking management plans for Downtown, Washington Square Regional Center, and the Tigard Triangle. 72 Avenue Corridor Study Review current plans for widening and improvements on 72 Avenue. Identify critical constraints, barriers, and opportunities. Incorporate travel demand relationship with Hall Boulevard. SW Hall Boulevard Corridor Study Review current plans for widening and improvements on SW Hall Boulevard. Identify critical constraints, barriers, and opportunities. Incorporate travel demand relationship with 72n Avenue. Ash Avenue — Walnut Street Review alignment, modal, and potential phasing options for the Fanno Creek Bridge and Extension Corridor Study Walnut Extension, including circulation impacts and modal benefits. 60 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan MULTI -MODAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The purpose of the Tigard 2035 TSP is to support the goals and policies presented in Section 2 by logically providing for the systematic care and expansion of the multi -modal transportation system. This TSP provides a list of improvement projects to meet the future travel needs within the community. These projects will supplement the policy and management strategies in this TSP. Approximately 145 individual improvements were identified to address existing and future transportation needs and deficiencies. These projects were evaluated at a planning level and serve as direction for further planning of transportation investments. While some of these improvements are warranted under existing conditions, in other cases projects are identified to address the transportation needs to accommodate forecast growth. In some cases, the planning -level assessment has identified a specific proposed treatment; however, a more detailed analysis will be required to identify any environmental, topographic, right -of -way, or other construction constraints and to identify specific treatments and alignments.The identified projects include site - specific low -cost improvements, such as bicycle lanes and pedestrian crossing improvements, as well as larger scale projects (e.g., interchange improvements or freeway overcrossings) needed to address issues on State or County roadways. These larger projects will require a leadership role by state, county, and /or regional partners, but would be supported by the City. Improvement projects for the roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit systems are illustrated in Figures 5 -4 through 5 -8. Table 5 -6 follows the individual modal system maps and includes the estimated project timelines and costs. Roadway Network The roadway system serves is intended to serve all modes when built to meet current design standards. All new roads, widening, or other major roadway improvements will include pedestrian and bicycle facilities consistent with the City's street standards. As such, many projects identified as roadway improvements represent significant improvements to the bicycle, pedestrian, and transit systems. Figure 5 -4 shows the planned roadway network, including new roadways, improvements to existing roads, and intersection projects. The most numerous type of roadway project is the intersection improvement. These may include such treatments as traffic signals installation or modifications, roundabouts, or turn lanes. As noted above, a more detailed analysis will be required to identify specific treatments. "Complete Streets" projects are those that are planned to upgrade existing streets with the inclusion of sidewalks and bicycle facilities, but without increasing motor vehicle capacity. However, any new roadway, road extension, or roadway widening will also be multi -modal "Complete Street" projects that include sidewalks and bicycle facilities. Figure 5 -5 shows the future right -of -way needs for existing and future roadways. 61 DOWNTOWN S. J 0^ m' 'iji TAYLORS FERRY RD Figure 5 -4 ■ INSET /► ra' zs m: % V!r i — 0 . -_i — -_I w -. � Q N Future I— _ l 2 � -. Roadway .0. ; y �, o �11 _, ' $ Improvements 1 w / � T C ' y F�E` • y j _, Tigard Urban r \ ® 1 .- ti : r G � R 1 ® , o� ° �I'a v era .a • j , j 1. Planning Area J V m \ MF• y S I e _ , � U 0 or i v PINE i Existing Facilities ti A L a W OA ST 1 I ♦ ® a � � ® ® SL -. 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Revisions will be made as new decisions " 4 . or amendments occur to alter the content / a rt = ; o o.0 os os of the map. bi ! j Miles September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan Pedestrian System Pedestrian facilities include facilities for pedestrian connectivity (sidewalks, mixed -use trails) as well as safe crossing locations (unmarked and marked crosswalks, crossing beacons, pedestrian refuge islands). Each plays a role in developing a comprehensive pedestrian network which can promote both walking trips as well as providing access to transit. Figure 5 -6 identifies the future pedestrian network which is comprised of the existing sidewalk and multi -use path networks, in addition to the network that will be developed through sidewalk projects, pedestrian crossing projects, "Complete Street" and roadway capacity projects (all of which will include sidewalks), and future multi -use paths projects. The pedestrian system within Tigard includes sidewalks, multi -use paths, and pedestrian only paths. Arterials and collectors in Tigard generally provide sidewalks alongside the roadway, but there are gaps in the system and locations where there are opportunities to improve pedestrian facilities. Pedestrian improvements should be prioritized based on their ability to complete connections between places that generate pedestrian trips such as schools and housing; housing and transit stops; and, employment and transit stops. Multi -use path projects are discussed in a subsequent section because of their utility for both pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrian crossing locations allow for walking trips to connect across busy roads or rail lines to continue along pedestrian facilities. In addition to the need for sidewalks along arterial and collector roadways, there are several high - volume roadways that bisect Tigard and need improvements to increase the ease and safety of pedestrian crossings. In particular, the rail corridor near Highway 217 in Tigard is difficult for pedestrians to cross due to infrequent crossings, which may not include proper pedestrian facilities. Access across the railroad tracks is increasingly important with the introduction of WES commuter rail service. Several streets (Pacific Highway -99W, Gaarde, McDonald, Bull Mountain, Bonita, sections of Hall) were identified as locations with challenging roadway crossing conditions for pedestrians. These tend to be streets with relatively high traffic volumes, but infrequent signalized intersections or other protected crossing locations. While the state of Oregon considers all unsignalized intersections legal crosswalks, driver compliance is not consistent so that there are still challenges for pedestrians at these locations. Potential Further Plans and Studies Review current pedestrian crossing challenges and identify potential improvements, including a priority ranking for improvements. Develop a city -wide pedestrian system plan. 64 DOWNTOWN 7 ` - - �•• \ C , ,q ■ iF TAVLORS FERRY RD INSET .A i 1 -_ '0: zs Figure 5_6 I • <<.. , _i % . a ® - 1 w m N Future �, Pedestrian �, � ,' , a F $ Network 'O /;.? TC ' y � \ Tigard Urban e ..� y _�. i , , , ! a Aj • S FE RRV RD 13: : •, , yr ' Planning Area ` 1 ", r SCNOLL m ? - - 'OAK ST ) Existing Facilities 6 � 5 � -� w • ,I r � w • 12 _ M Sidewalk U •-..., 90 PINE ST ® • aa. \ U L uhI se Path !/ � � .iM it 9 s � • - � � `,,- y • I r- ^ • ' - -.w Future Facilities ■ _ _ I NORTH DAKOTA ST ® I< �. 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Types of Bicycle Facilities Shared - roadway — Any roadway without dedicated bicycle facilities is a shared roadway. In Tigard, shared roadways include all public streets without striped bicycle lanes. Where traffic volumes are low, shared roadways are generally safe and comfortable facilities for cyclists. Low - Traffic Bikeway (aka Bike Boulevard) — Low - traffic bikeways are also known as bike boulevards and provide high - quality bicycle facilities on continuous street corridors with low vehicular traffic volumes. Typically, low - traffic bikeways are made on local streets, which are configured to prioritize bicycle trips and reduce through automobile trips. Local automobile access is retained. Bicycling conditions are improved by reducing stop signs to a minimum along the route and providing way- finding information specific to bicyclists. Low - traffic bikeways are best used when they parallel major roadways and can provide cyclists with a low- volume alternative route. Bicycle Lane — Bicycle lanes are striped lanes on the roadway dedicated for the exclusive use of bicycles. Typically, bicycle lanes are placed at the outer edge of pavement (but to the inside of right -turn lanes and /or on- street parking). Bicycle lanes improve bicycle safety, improve cyclist security, and if comprehensive can provide direct connection between origins and destinations. Bicycle Crossings Bicycle crossing treatments are used to connect bike facilities at high traffic intersections, trailheads, or other bike routes. Typical treatments include bicycle detectors at traffic signals, bicycle only signals, or preferential movements for bicyclists such as only allowing bikes to make a through movement. Bicycle Parking Bicyclists also benefit from several other types of bicycle support facilities, such as secure bicycle parking, either open or covered U- shaped racks, and storage lockers for clothing and gear. The City currently requires bicycle parking to be included in new developments as a condition of approval and TriMet buses are outfitted with bicycle racks that allow cyclists to bring their bikes with them on transit. Allowing bicycles on transit vehicles increases the range of trips possible by both transit and bicycling, and reduces cyclists' fears of being stranded in the event of a mechanical or physical breakdown. Figure 5 -7 identifies the future bicycle network which is comprised of the existing facilities as well as the network that will be developed through bicycle lane projects, bicycle boulevard projects, "Complete Street" and roadway capacity projects (all of which will include bicycle facilities), and future multi -use paths projects. 66 DOWNTOWN _ TAYLORS FERRY RD Figure 5 -7 INSET , w±3 • • MI N ET _ tl � i 4 -- -._ _ Future � aa a . . 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September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan Potential Further Plans and Studies Develop a city-wide bicycle system plan. Transit System Transit service is an important part of a balanced transportation system, providing an alternative to private automobile travel for distances too far to walk or bike. Supporting transit as a preferred travel option for the Tigard community requires more than direct investments in transit service. Land use, connectivity, and streetscape features have a significant influence on the cost effectiveness of transit service and will help Tigard get more out of its available transit investments. For this reason planning for land uses that are transit supportive is necessary, in addition to providing appropriate facilities and connections to transit. Regional Rail Transit Service As part of the 2035 RTP update, Metro identified the Barbur Boulevard /Highway 99W corridor as the next priority for potential High Capacity Transit (HCT) service, along with expanded service hours and frequency on WES commuter rail. The City of Tigard supports the Southwest Corridor HCT priority and increased service on the existing Westside Express Service (WES) commuter rail. A local contribution to planning work for the Southwest Corridor HCT service is included in the financially constrained project list with an estimated cost of $5,000,000. A major focus of the preliminary planning will address land uses and pedestrian/bicycle connectivity to support transit investments. Tigard Transit Connector As development revives and accelerates in Downtown and in the Tigard Triangle, and in connection with the upcoming Southwest Corridor HCT service, the City of Tigard will evaluate implementation of a local connector transit service. This service could connect residential neighborhoods with the Tigard Triangle, Downtown, and /or the Washington Square Mall in order to accommodate local access and connections to regional transit. The service should have schedules coordinated with other transit service (e.g. WES and Tri -Met bus service) to and from Tigard. Table 5 -5 shows several strategies and potential improvements for Transit service in Tigard. The table identifies which entities would be in a Primary role (identified with a "P ") and which would be in a Support role (identified with an "S "). As the major transit provider in the region, TriMet would be the Primary implementer of most of the service enhancements. In most cases, the City of Tigard is in a Support role for direct transit enhancements and a Primary role for transit supportive infrastructure. 68 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan TABLE 5 - 5 TRANSIT STRATEGIES AND TYPICAL IMPLEMENTING ROLES Washington Improvement City TriMet Beaverton County Metro ODOT Increase WES frequencies and days of S P S S S S service Support high capacity transit (HCT) S P S S S service along /parallel to Pacific Highway Provide a new Tigard Connector service P S S Improve Transit stop amenities S P S Create a bike hub at the Downtown P S transit center P: Primary role; S: Secondary /Support role Figure 5 -8 shows the future transit network. The main elements of the future transit plan include higher frequencies on the existing Westside Express Service (WES), Southwest Corridor HCT service on Pacific Highway, more transit stop amenities, a bike hub at the Tigard Transit Center, and a connector transit service. These direct service amenities are intended to be developed in conjunction with land use and pedestrian access improvements to support transit use. SUMMARY OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS The projects illustrated in Figures 5 -4 through 5 -8 are summarized in Table 5 -6. Table 5 -6 shows all of the projects that were identified to address existing or anticipated needs or deficiencies. It is not expected that all will be constructed due to limited funding for transportation investments. All projects will require additional engineering evaluation for cost, environmental impacts, and other constructability issues. Further, projects identified to address forecast deficiencies will need to be reevaluated to determine whether anticipated growth and associated transportation needs have been realized. Project descriptions and cost estimates should be considered preliminary and are subject to a more detailed analysis and engineering. Also, projects on ODOT or Washington County roadways are subject to the design and engineering standards of those agencies. The projects are organized by primary travel mode; all roadway improvements will include bicycle and pedestrian facilities consistent with the City's street cross - section standards. Projects referred to as "Complete Streets" are generally roadway upgrades that will include improvements to the travel lanes but are primarily aimed at improving pedestrian and bicycle conditions. 69 " g i P' To b Local TAYLORS FERRY RD 1 Commuter Station w■ Ne ghbor h o ods ........ 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'''''x' r� J 551 ... r L-7 �- ) ..r S ... ,, .fi l I y \ i "• The Information represented on this 1 Commuter Rail p Is current as of February 29. 2010 T o Kirg CHy_ �+ \\ i to Tualatin Station // Revision will be made as new and Sherwood * " `, n n t 75 o zs n , decisions or amendments Deer tc c!� y ■ alter the content of the nap. A al�: \. `N. `s O -*...... 'a _ 's i. ITO Tualatin! MOes September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan Project Time Lines The transportation projects identified in this plan address existing system deficiencies as well as forecast needs for the 2035 planning year. While the planning period is 25 years, some of the investments would significantly influence the transportation system for multiple generations in the future. Coupled with the inherent uncertainty in the process of long -range planning and the scarcity of funding for capital projects, the 2035 TSP reflects the importance of taking a measured approach in planning for future investments. The planned transportation projects have been divided into three categories: Near -Term; Mid -Term; and Long -Term. These divisions were made primarily to reflect the estimated timing of the actual need as well as availability of project funding. Near -Term Projects These improvements are warranted under existing conditions or are expected to be warranted within a relatively short time frame. These improvements should be constructed as opportunities and resources allow and could be considered as potential conditions of approval for new development. Mid -Term Projects These improvements are expected to be warranted within the 20 -year planning horizon and should be constructed as opportunities allow; some may be conditions of approval for new development. Long -Term Projects These projects will be needed to accommodate anticipated long -term growth. Other projects that may be warranted sooner than the 25 -year planning horizon are included as long -term because the costs are significant and a long -term funding horizon is more realistic. If development occurs along the frontage of these improvements, right -of -way dedications for the ultimate improvement should be obtained; however, physical improvements including travel lanes and pedestrian and bicycle facilities should be constructed if serving a site access or system connectivity function. Financially Constrained Project List In order to better reflect anticipated funding resources, a subset of the identified projects has been included in the "financially constrained" project list in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update. This designation is required for projects to be eligible for federal transportation funds. The financially constrained project list includes those considered "reasonably likely" to be constructed within the 25 -year planning horizon based on all anticipated transportation revenue sources. As such, these projects can be included in the analysis of forecast transportation conditions as required for plan amendments. The projects that are included in the RTP Update are indicated in Table 5 -6. Many of these projects are under jurisdiction of other agencies. The local projects on the financially constrained list were selected to achieve the highest return on investment, to achieve City of Tigard goals and priorities, and to address significant congestion and /or safety issues. 71 72 TABLE 5 -6 MULTI -MODAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENT LIST Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate Roadway Projects OR 217/72nd Ave Complete interchange reconstruction 4 Interchange Interchange with additional ramps and Tigard ODOT Near- Yes $19,500,000 Improvements Improvement overcrossings. Triangle Term I -5 /OR 217 interchange Interchange Long - 5 from 72nd Ave to Bangy Improvement Interchange Improvements ODOT Term No $81,500,000 Road Widen bridge to 6 lanes to provide 2nd 6 Upper Boones Ferry/ Interchange westbound through lane, 2nd ODOT Long- No $20,000,000 I -5 northbound Improvement northbound left -turn lane, eastbound Term separate through and left -turn lanes. Realign /reconfigure /widen Durham Road, Upper Boones Ferry Road /72n Avenue intersections /roadway to accommodate traffic flow between Durham Road and Interstate 5. Widen Durham Road /Upper Road Widening Upper Boones. nd A refinement study is needed to Long- ? Boones /72 realignment and /or address specific alignment of Durham Tigard Term Yes $6,000,000 and widening Reconfiguration and Upper Boones Ferry and alignment of southern Durham Road and 72 Ave. As part of this project Upper Boones Ferry Road from Durham to Sequoia Parkway should be widened to 5 lanes. Upper Boones Ferry Road Wid Upper Boones Ferry from lower Near - 8 Widening between upper Road Widening 72n Avenue to upper 72 " Avenue. Tigard Term Yes $2,000,000 72nd Ave and lower 72 9 Upper Boones Ferry/ Intersection Eastbound right turn lane ODOT/ Tigard Near Yes $2,000,000 I -5 southbound Improvement Term 3 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description Area )urisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate 10 72 " /Upper Boones Ferry Intersection Intersection Improvements Tigard Near- Yes $2,000,000 Improvement Term Realign offset intersection to cross 11 Hall /Hunziker /Scoffins Intersection intersection to alleviate congestion and ODOT /Tigard Near- Yes $5,000,000 intersection Realignment Realignment safety issues. Term Realign Tiedeman and /or North Dakota between Tigard Street and North 12 Tiedeman Realignment at Road Dakota to form a T Intersection at Tigard Near- Yes $5,500,000 North Dakota Realignment North Dakota west of the railroad Term tracks. Greenburg /North Dakota After realignment of Tiedeman 13 Intersection Geometry Intersection (Project: #12), realign remaining legs WSRC Tigard Near- Yes $4,000,000 Improvements Realignment to conventional form. Term North Dakota - Pfaffle New Road/ Pfaff le-North Dakota east west connection with Hwy 217 over crossing Long 14 Highway 217 over Intersection WSRC Tigard No $15,000,000 crossing Realignment to provide a neighborhood route (See Term Projects: #12 and #13). Extend Ash Avenue across the railroad Ash Ave Railroad Crossing Tigard /ODOT Near- 17 (Burnham to Commercial) New Road tracks from Burnham to Commercial Downtown Rail Term Yes $3,000,000 Street. Ash Ave Extension Extend Ash Avenue from Maplewood, Mid- 18 New Road Downtown Tigard Yes (Maplewood to Burnham) across Fanno Creek, to Burnham. 9 Term $5,000,000 19 Atlanta Street Extension New Road Extend Atlanta Street west to Tigard Tigard Mid- Yes $3,300,000 Dartmouth Street Triangle Term 21 Hall Boulevard Extension New Road Extend south to Tualatin across the ODOT/Tigard Long- No $60,000,000 _ Tualatin River Term Hwy 217 Over - crossing at 22 Washington Square New Road Provide a new connection from Nimbus WSRC Tigard Lon Yes $20,000,000 Regional Center - to Locust Term Cascade Plaza Hwy 217 over crossing Connect Hunziker Road to 72nd 23 Hunziker- Hampton New Road Avenue — requires over crossing over ODOT /Tigard Mid- Yes $10,000,000 Connection ORE 217 — removes existing 72nd Term Ave /Hunziker intersection 4 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. 73 74 Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate Improvements to distribute east /west Oak - Lincoln- Locust Street traffic between Locust and Oak Streets Collector System and improve accessibility to Lincoln Mid 24 (Washington Square New Road Center commercial district. Includes WSRC Tigard Term Yes $1,000,000 Connectivity Lincoln Street extension to Oak Street. Improvements) (Lincoln Street portion anticipated to be constructed by development) 25 Taylors Ferry Road New Road Extend to Oleson Road WSRC Washington Mid- Yes $4,390,000 Extension County Term 27 Walnut to Ash Avenue New Road Extend Walnut east of Pacific Hwy -99W Downtown Tigard Mid- Yes $14,000,000 Extension to meet Ash Avenue. Term 29 68th Avenue Road Widening Widen to 2/3 lanes between Tigard Tigard Mid- No $10,000,000 Dartmouth /I -5 Ramps and south end Triangle Term 31 72nd Avenue Widening: Road Widening Widen to 4/5 lanes Tigard Tigard Mid- Yes $8,000,000 Ore 99W to Dartmouth Triangle Term 32 72nd Avenue Widening: Road Widening Widen to 4/5 lanes, including bridge Tigard Tigard Mid- Yes $7,000,000 Dartmouth to Hunziker Triangle Term 33 72nd Avenue Widening: Road Widening Widen to 2/3 lanes Tigard Long- No $14,000,000 Hunziker to Durham Term 35 Beef Bend Road Complete Street Complete 2/3 -lane section from 131st Washington Mid- No Complete Street p to 150th. County Term $2,280,000 36a Bonita Road Widening Road Widening Widen to 4/5 -lanes from Hall to 72nd Tigard Near- No $20,000,000 Term 36b Bonita Road Widening Road Widening Widen to 4/5 lanes from 72nd Avenue Tigard Mid- No $25,000,000 to city limits east of I -5 (Bangy) Term Complete 4/5 -lane section from Costco Tigard Near 37 Dartmouth St. Widening Road Widening to 72nd Ave (small section missing in Triangle Tigard Term No $320,000 eastbound direction only) Widen to 4 lanes plus turn lanes and Tigard Near 38 Dartmouth St. Widening Road Widening sidewalks between 72nd Avenue and I- Triangle Tigard Term Yes $3,000,000 39 Durham Road Widening Road Widening Widen to 4/5 lanes from Pacific Hwy- Tigard Mid- Yes $15,000,000 99W to Hall Blvd., Term 5 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate Widen to 4/5 lanes (total, both directions) between Hall Boulevard and 40 Durham Road Widening Road Widening Upper Boones Ferry Road. Add 2nd Tigard Mid- Yes $8,000,000 southbound left -turn lane at the • Term intersection of Hall /Durham. 41 Greenburg Rd. Widening Road Widening Widen to 4 lanes adjacent to cemetery WSRC Washington Mid- No $3,780,000 County Term Greenburg Rd. Widening, Shady Lane to N. Dakota, Widen to 4/5 Mid - 43 South of Hwy 217 to N. Road Widening lanes. Includes bridge replacement. WSRC Tigard Term Yes $6,000,000 Dakota 44 Greenburg Road Widening Road Widening Tiedeman to OR 99W, Widen to 4/5 Tigard Mid No $15,000,000 N. Dakota to 99W lanes with bikeways and sidewalks Term 45a Hall Boulevard Widening, Road Widening Widen to 2/3 lanes; build sidewalks WSRC ODOT/ Tigard Near- Yes $3,500,000 Oleson to 99W and bike lanes; safety improvements Term Hall Boulevard Widening, Widen to up to 4/5 lanes, depending on Near - 45b Highway 99W to Fanno Road Widening corridor plan Downtown ODOT/ Tigard Term Yes $2,500,000 Creek Hall Boulevard Widening, Widen to up to 4/5 lanes, depending on Mid - 45c Fanno Creek to McDonald Road Widening corridor plan ODOT/ Tigard Term Yes $2,500,000 Street Hall Boulevard Widening, Widen to up to 4/5 lanes, depending on Near - 45d McDonald Street to Bonita Road Widening corridor plan ODOT/ Tigard Term Yes $1,500,000 Road 45e Hall Boulevard Widening, Road Widening Widen to up to 4/5 lanes, depending on ODOT/ Tigard Near- Yes $3,000,000 Bonita Road to Durham corridor plan Term 46 McDonald Street Road Widening Widen to 2/3 lanes with sidewalks, bike Tigard Near- Yes $8,000,000 Widening, 99W to Hall lanes, and safety improvements Term Scholls Ferry Rd Widen to 7 lanes between OR 217 and ODOT/ Long- 47a Widening, Hwy 217 to Road Widening 121st Avenue and improve Washington Term Yes $19,700,000 121st intersections County Scholls Ferry Rd ROW ROW preservation for potential 7 lanes Washington Long 47b preservation, Road Widening between 121st Avenue and Barrows County Term No $8,000,000 121st to SW Barrows Road, improve intersections 6 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. 75 76 Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate 49 Pfaffle St /Hall Blvd Intersection Traffic signal or other intersection ODOT/Tigard Near- Yes $500,000 Improvement treatment Term 50 68th /Atlanta /Haines Intersection Traffic signal and turn lanes where Tigard Tigard Near- Yes $500,000 Improvement necessary Triangle Term 51 68th /Dartmouth Intersection Install traffic signal and add turn lanes Tigard ODOT/Tigard Near- No $500,000 Improvement where necessary Triangle Term 52 72nd/ Dartmouth Intersection Traffic signal and intersection widening Tigard Tigard Near- Yes $1,100,000 Improvement Triangle Term 53 121st/ North Dakota Intersection Traffic signal Tigard Mid- No $500,000 Improvement Term 54 135th Avenue/ Intersection Intersection Improvements Tigard Near- Yes $400,000 Walnut Street Improvement Term ODOT 56 Greenburg/Oleson/Hall Intersection Intersection Improvements WSRC Near p Yes 9 Improvement Term $3,000,000 /WACO 58 Greenburg /Washington Intersection Install Boulevard treatment at WSRC ODOT /WACO Near Yes $1,000,000 Square Road Improvement Greenburg /Washington Square Road Term 60 Hall /McDonald Intersection Add southbound right -turn lane from ODOT /Tigard Near- Yes $400,000 Improvement Hall Blvd to McDonald Street. Term Install a traffic signal at Main Street /Tigard Street. Project need 62 Main Street/Tigard Street Intersection should be reevaluated after Highway Downtown Tigard Near- No $350,000 Improvement 99W /Greenburg Road /Hall Boulevard Term improvements and Main Street improvements are completed. 64 North Dakota/ 125th/ Intersection Intersection improvements WACO/Tigard Mid and p g No Scholls Ferry Rd Improvement Term $1,500,000 65 Tiedeman Street /Tigard Intersection Intersection Improvements with Tigard Near- No $750,000 Street Improvement sidewalks and bike lanes Term All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate Provide increased capacity at priority intersections, including bus queue bypass lanes in some locations, 66 Hwy 99W Intersection Intersection improved sidewalks, priority pedestrian ODOT Near- Yes See 66a - Improvements Improvement crossings, and an access management Term 660 plan, while retaining existing 4/5 -lane facility (plus auxiliary lanes) from I -5 to Durham Road. Provide signal interconnect from I -5 to Durham Road (Metro TSMO plan includes Arterial Corridor Management 66a Pacific Highway 99W Signal and transit signal priority for the entire ODOT/Tigard Near- Yes $2,500,000 Improvements corridor through Tigard with adaptive Term signal control from Highway 217 to the eastern city limits). Highway 217 SB Intersection Intersection capacity improvements Near - 66b Ramps /Highway 99W Improvement sac a 2nd right turn lane from off ODOT Term Yes $7,000,000 Highway 217 NB Intersection Intersection capacity improvements Near - 66c Ramps /Highway 99W Improvement such as a second northbound left turn ODOT Term Yes $7,000,000 lane Intersection improvements such as dual northbound through lanes on 99W 66d Pacific Highway 99W/I-5 Intersection and dual lanes for I -5 ramps to reduce Tigard ODOT Near- Yes $5,000,000 SB Improvement confusion, congestion and related Triangle Term accidents Intersection improvements such as Pacific Highway 99W/68th Intersection Tigard Near - 66e Ave Improvement added turn lanes, protected left -turns Triangle ODOT/Tigard Term Yes $1,000,000 at 68th 8 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. 77 78 Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description' Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate Intersection improvements such as 66f Pacific Highway Intersection added turn lanes, a southbound right Tigard ODOT/Tigard Near Yes $2,000,000 99W/72nd Ave Improvement turn pocket Triangle Term Pacific Highway Intersection Intersection im improvements - Turn lanes Tigard Near- $6,000,000 66g 99W /Dartmouth St. Improvement p Triangle ODOT/Tigard Term Yes p and auxiliary lanes g Intersection improvements such as an additional eastbound and westbound 66h Pacific Highway 99W /Hall Intersection through lane on 99W (CIP 95005), Downtown ODOT /Tigard Near Yes $6,500,000 Boulevard Improvement exclusive left -, through -, and right -turn Term lanes on each side street approach (CIP 95031). Intersection improvements such as Pacific Highway Intersection exclusive turn lanes on both Greenburg Near 66i 99W / Greenburg Improvement Road and Main street approaches, Downtown ODOT /Tigard Term Yes $4,000,000 Road /Main Street additional eastbound and westbound through lane on Pacific 99W. 66j Pacific Highway 99W/ Intersection Intersection improvements such as ODOT/Tigard Near- Yes $1,500,000 Walnut Street Improvement additional turn lanes Term Pacific Highway 99W/ Intersection Intersection improvements such as a Near 66k Gaarde Street /McDonald Improvement third through lane on Pacific Hwy -99W ODOT/Tigard Term Yes $8,000,000 Street and additional turn lanes. 661 Pacific Highway 99W/ Intersection Intersection improvements such as a ODOT/Tigard Near- Yes $2,000,000 Canterbury Improvement left turn lane Term Intersection improvements such as a Pacific Highway 99W/ Intersection ODOT /Washingt Near - 66m Beef Bend Road Improvement southbound right turn lane (on Pacific on County Term Yes $1,500,000 Hwy 99W) 66n Pacific Highway 99W/ Intersection Intersection improvements such as a ODOT/Tigard Near- Yes $1,500,000 Durham Road Improvement additional turn lanes Term Implement access management 66o Pacific Highway 99W Access strategies and median projects ODOT Near- Yes $6,000,000 • Access Management Management identified in the Highway 99W Plan Term (related to roadway project #66) 9 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description " Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate Highway 217 NB On- ramp /Scholls Ferry Intersection Near - 82 Road /Washington Square Improvement Intersection Improvements WSRC ODOT Term No $5,000,000 Road Interchange Improvement Add an eastbound through lane on Hall Blvd. from Pamelad Road to Greenburg Hall Boulevard, Road that removes the right -turn lane drop Washington Square Road Widening p at Pamelad Road and ends as a WSRC ODOT/Tigard Near- No $500,000 Regional Center right -turn lane at Greenburg Road. This Term completes the five -lane section on Hall Blvd. from Scholls Ferry Road to Greenburq Road. 93 Highway 217 /Greenburg Intersection Add a right -turn lane from Greenburg WSRC ODOT Mid- Yes $5,000,000 Intersection Improvement to SB Higway 217 Term North Dakota at Fanno Replace existing bridge over Fanno Bridge Near - 95 Creek Bridge Replacement Creek along North Dakota to include Tigard Term Yes $2,500,000 Replacement sidewalks Complete Streets (Upgrade with Pedestrian /Bicycle Facilities) 121st Avenue Upgrade 121st Avenue to a 2 -lane 34 Complete Street, Walnut Complete Street roadway with sidewalks and bicycle Tigard Near- Yes $1,580,000 to Gaarde lanes between Walnut and Gaarde Term Street Walnut Street Complete Widen to 2 with turn lanes where Near 48a Street, 116 to Tiedeman Complete Street necessary including sidewalks, bicycle Tigard Term Yes $2,000,000 lanes, and safety improvements • Walnut Street Complete Widen to 2 with turn lanes where Near 48b Street, Tiedeman to Complete Street necessary including sidewalks, bicycle Tigard Term Yes $5,000,000 Pacific Hwy -99W lanes, and safety improvements 121 Avenue Complete Upgrade from Walnut Street to North 84 street, Walnut to N Complete Street Dakota Street - 2 lanes with turn lanes Tigard Near- Yes $380,000 Dakota where necessary plus bike lanes and Term sidewalks 10 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. 79 80 Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description" Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate Provide 2 travel lanes, turn lanes where necessary, on- street parking, Main Street Green Street good sidewalks, and lots of pedestrian- Near - 86a (Phase I) Complete Street friendly amenities on Main Street from Downtown Tigard Term Yes $3,500,000 • the railroad tracks south to Highway 99W. Provide 2 travel lanes, turn lanes Main Street Green Street where necessary, on- street parking, Near 86b (Phase II) Complete Street good sidewalks, and lots of pedestrian- Downtown Tigard Term Yes $2,000,000 friendly amenities on Main Street from the railroad tracks north to Hwy 99W Install bike lanes and construct Washington Mid 88 80th Avenue Complete Street sidewalks on both sides of the street County Term No $1,350,000 from Taylor's Ferry Road to Oak Street Install sidewalks on both sides of the Washington Long - 89 Taylor's Ferry Rd Complete Street street from Washington Drive to 62nd County Term No $3,220,000 Avenue Install sidewalks on both sides of the Washington Mid 90 Oak Street Complete Street street from Hall Boulevard to 81st County Term No $1,710,000 Avenue Install bike lanes and sidewalk on both Mid 91 92nd Avenue Complete Street sides of street from Durham Road to Tigard Term Yes $800,000 Cook Park Upper Boones Ferry Road Upgrade with turn lane, pedestrian, Washington Mid - 94 south of Durham Complete Streets bicycle facilities and consistent with County /Tigard term No $2,000,000 City of Durham planned improvements. Bicycle Projects B1 Tigard Transit Center Bicycle Facilities Provide bicycle hub at Tigard Transit Downtown Tigard /TriMet Near- Yes $50,000 Bicycle Hub Center Term B2 Bonita Road Bike Lane Install eastbound bike lanes from 72nd Tigard Near- Yes $200,000 Avenue to I -5 Bridge Term B5 98th Avenue Bike Lane Install bike lanes on both sides of Tigard Near- Yes $150,000 street from Murdock to Durham Road Term 11 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate Install bike boulevard treatments on Long- B11 O'Mara Street Bike Boulevard both sides of O'Mara from McDonald Tigard Term Yes $60,000 Street to Hall Boulevard Install bike boulevard treatments on Long- B12 Frewing Street Bike Boulevard both sides of the street from Pacific Tigard Term Yes $130,000 Hwy -99W to O'Mara Street Install bike lanes on both sides of the Near B13 Greenburg Road Bike Lane street from Hall Boulevard to Cascade WSRC WACO/ ODOT Term Yes $3,600,000 Avenue Install bike facilities on both sides of Near B15 72nd Avenue Bike Lane the street from Pacific Hwy -99W to Tigard Term Yes $2,000,000 South City Limits B16 Upper Boones Ferry Road Bike Lane Install bike lanes on both sides of Tigard Mid- Yes $1,000,000 street from I -5 to Durham Road Term B18 Bull Mountain Road Bike Bike Lane Install bike lanes on both sides of WACO Mid- Yes $800,000 Lanes street. Term B23 79th Avenue Bike Boulevard Install bike boulevard treatments from Tigard Mid- Yes $130,000 Bonita Road to Durham Road Term Install bike boulevard treatments on Mid B24 Fanno Creek Drive Bike Boulevard both sides of the street from the Fanno Tigard Term Yes $100,000 Creek Trailhead to Bonita Road B25 Murdock Street Shared -lane Install shared lane markings from 96th Tigard Near- Yes $10,000 Avenue to Pacific Hwy -99W Term Install bike lanes on both sides of the Mid B30 Locust Street Bike Lanes street from Hall Boulevard to 80th WSRC WACO Term Yes $450,000 Avenue Pacific Hwy -99W Bike Fill in gaps in Bike lanes along Pacific Near - B32 Lanes Bike Lane Gaps Hwy 99W Tigard/ ODOT Term Yes $500,000 BC3 Bonita Road at 79th Crossing Crossing Improvement on Bonita Road Near - g at 79`h Tigard Term Yes $30,000 Crossing improvements including trail BC4 Tiedeman at Fanno Creek Trail realignment, curb cuts, pavement Tigard Mid- Yes $200,000 Trail Realignment Term markings, and signage 12 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. 81 82 Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate BC5 Tiedeman at Fanno Creek Crossing Crossing improvements including curb Tigard Near- Yes $20,000 Trail cuts, pavement markings, and signage Term Mixed -use Path Projects M1 Hunziker Link to Lake 10 -foot wide Linkage to Kruse Way Trail in Lake Tigard /Lake Mid- No $2,000,000 Oswego paved pathway Oswego Oswego Term Complete gaps along the Fanno Creek M2 Fanno Creek Trail 10 -foot wide multiuse path from the Tualatin River Tigard Mid- Yes $3,000,000 paved pathway to Tigard Library and from Pacific Hwy- Term 99W to Tigard Street M3 Tualatin River Trail 10 -foot wide Complete multiuse path from Cook Tigard Mid- No $1,250,000 paved pathway Park to the Powerlines Corridor Term M4 108th Street Crossing of Pedestrian New bridge crossing north -south over Tigard /Tualatin Mid- No $740,000 Tualatin River Bridge the Tualatin River near 108th Avenue Term 10 foot wide New regional multiuse path, and in Mid - M5 Westside Trail paved pathway Tigard will connect from Beaverton to Tigard Term Yes $1,920,000 the Tualatin River Trail Convert a segment of inactive railroad M6 Tiedeman Avenue /Main 10 -foot wide right -of -way adjacent to Tigard Street Downtown Tigard Near- Yes $1,250,000 Street Rail Trail paved pathway from Tiedeman Avenue to Main Street Term to a multiuse path Washington Square New pedestrian and bicycle bridge over M7 Regional Center Highway 10 foot wide Hwy 217 from Nimbus Avenue to WSRC Tigard /WACO Long- No $3,700,000 217 Pedestrian /Bike Over paved pathway Scholls Ferry Road Term Crossing Neighborhood Trail Neighborhood Formalize neighborhood trail Near - M8 Connections - Various Tigard Yes $1,100,000 locations trails connections throughout the city Term Pedestrian Projects North Dakota Street Complete gaps in sidewalks on North Near P1 Sidewalks Sidewalk Gaps Dakota from 121st Avenue to Tigard Term Yes $810,000 Tiedeman. Tiedeman Avenue Install sidewalks on both sides of the Near P3 Sidewalks Sidewalk Gaps street from Fanno Creek Trail to North Tigard Term Yes $1,400,000 Dakota - Greenburq 13 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? , Estimate Pacific Hwy -99W Complete gaps in sidewalk from Near - PS Sidewalks Sidewalk Gaps McDonald to south city limits ODOT Term No $1,300,000 P6 Bull Mountain Road Sidewalk Gaps Complete gaps in sidewalk from Pacific WACO Mid- No $2,580,000 Sidewalks Hwy- 99W to Roshak Road Term I Complete gaps in sidewalk, mainly Mid P7 Roshak Road Sidewalks Sidewalk Gaps between 158th Terrace and Bull WACO Term No $640,000 Mountain Road Install sidewalk on both sides of the Mid P9 Hunziker Street Sidewalks Sidewalk Gaps street from 72nd Avenue to Hall Tigard Term No $700,000 Boulevard Washington Square Pedestrian Improve sidewalks, lighting, crossings, Mid - P10 Regional Center Improvements bus shelters, and benches in WSRC WSRC Tigard Term Yes $3,900,000 Pedestrian Improvements Install sidewalks on both sides of the Near P16 Tigard Street Sidewalk street from 115th Avenue to Pacific Tigard Term Yes $1,200,000 Hwy -99W Install sidewalks on both sides of the Near P18 Commercial Street Sidewalk street from Main Street to Lincoln Downtown Tigard Term Yes $400,000 Street P19 72nd Avenue Sidewalk Complete gaps in sidewalk from Pacific and Near- Ti No Hwy 99W to Bonita Road Tigard Term $2,500,000 P20 Hall Boulevard Sidewalk Complete gaps in sidewalk from ODOT Near - Hunziker Street to Durham Road /Tigard Term Yes $1,800,000 Install sidewalk on both sides of street Near P23 72nd Avenue Sidewalk from Upper Boones Ferry Road to Tigard Term No $800,000 Durham Road Install sidewalk on both sides of street Mid P24 Benchview Terrace Sidewalk Gaps for missing sections west of Greenfield Tigard Term No $1,200,000 Drive P25 79th Avenue Sidewalk Gaps Install sidewalk on both sides of street Tigard Mid- No $800,000 from Bonita Road to Durham Road Term Install sidewalk on both sides of street Mid P27 Murdock Street Sidewalk Gaps from 96th avenue to Pacific Highway- Tigard Term No $570,000 99W 14 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. 83 84 Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description' Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate Install sidewalk on both sides of street Mid P29 150th Avenue New Sidewalk from Bull Mountain Road to Beef Bend WACO Term No $900,000 Road - Install sidewalk on both sides of street Near P30 97th Avenue Sidewalk Gaps from McDonald Street to Murdock Tigard Term Yes $400,000 i Street Install sidewalks on both sides of the Near P31 Garrett Street Sidewalk street from Pacific Highway -99W to Tigard Term No $160,000 Ash Avenue Install sidewalk on both sides of street Near P33 Greenfield Drive New Sidewalk for missing section south of Benchview Tigard Term No $280,000 Terrace Pedestrian /bike improvements at Crosswalk on McDonald at Pedestrian Near - PC3 unsignalized intersection at Tigard No $50,000 O'Mara and 98th Ct Signing /Striping McDonald /O'Mara /98` Ct Term Improve sidewalks, lighting, crossings, Tigard Town Center bus shelters and benches throughout Pedestrian the downtown including: Pacific Near - PC7 (Downtown) Pedestrian Facilities Highway 99W, Hall Blvd, Main Street, Tigard Term Yes $4,880,000 Improvements Hunziker, Walnut and neighborhood streets. Greenburg /95th Raised Construct pedestrian /bike PC9 Pedestrian Refuge and Pedestrian improvements at the existing Tigard Mid- Yes $50,000 Marked Crosswalk Signing /Striping unsignalized crosswalk at Term Greenburg /95th Transit Projects • Transit Stop Amenity Support existing high frequency bus service on the Pacific Highway -99W Near - T2 Improvements on Transit Amenities corridor by providing benches, shelters, Tigard/ TriMet Term Yes $400,000 Highway 99W and real -time information at bus stops Provide local connector service serving T3 Tigard Connector Service Transit Tigard Triangle to Downtown, and /or Tigard Tigard/ TriMet Long- No $750,000 in the Tigard Triangle Connector the Washington Square Mall and Triangle Term potentially residential areas. 15 All road projects include bicycle and pedestrian facilities, consistent with the street design standards for the street classification. City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan Project Special Time Financially Cost ID Name Project Type Description Area Jurisdic -tion frame Constrained? Estimate T4 HCT Planning, Ph 1 Transit Land use planning and alternatives TriMet Near- Yes $1,000,000 analysis for HCT Term T5 HCT Planning, Ph 2 Transit Land use planning and alternatives TriMet Mid- Yes $4,000,000 analysis for HCT Term Transportation System Management Provide Arterial Corridor Management Arterial Corridor Mid- TSM1 Upper Boones Ferry Road Management along Corridor #2 (I -5) in the Metro Tigard Term No $1,300,000 TSMO Plan Provide Arterial Corridor Management TSM3 72nd Avenue Arterial Corridor on 72nd Avenue along Corridor #2 (I- Tigard Tigard Mid- No $1,600,000 Management 5) near the Upper Boones Ferry Road Triangle Term Interchange in the Metro TSMO Plan Provide Arterial Corridor Management TSM4 72nd Avenue Arterial Corridor along Corridor #19 (Hwy 217) in the Tigard Tigard Mid- No $1,700,000 Management Metro TSMO Plan Triangle Term Arterial Corridor Provide Arterial Corridor Management Near - ISMS Durham Road Management along Corridor #2 (I -5) in the Metro Tigard Term No $1,400,000 TSMO Plan Arterial Corridor Provide Arterial Corridor Management Mid- TSM6 Durham Road Management along Corridor #19 (Hwy 217) in the Tigard Term No $1,500,000 Metro TSMO Plan Provide Arterial Corridor Management TSM9 Hall Boulevard Arterial Corridor and Transit Signal Priority on Hall WSRC ODOT /Tigard/ Mid- No $3,700,000 Management Boulevard from Highway 217 to Pacific Beaverton Term Highway -99W Provide Arterial Corridor Management Arterial Corridor Near TSM10 Hall Boulevard Management from Pacific Highway -99W to the south ODOT/ Tigard Term No $1,900,000 terminus TSM11 Scholls Ferry Rd Arterial Corridor Provide Arterial Corridor Management ODOT/ Mid- Yes $4,200,000 Management from River Road to Hall Boulevard WACO /Tigard Term The project timelines identified in Table 5 -2 are depicted in Figure 5 -9, Figure 5 -10, and Figure 5 -11. 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Tualatin River rrn made as new r ' 5 dec ndments occur to atter Crossing MO e Tonquin Trail o 0 12: 12 2:3 to Tualatin ALL PROJECTS the content rif the map. li Miles 1 ‘...... „ ..... . .‘ ....."-.1 City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan SPECIAL AREAS The following section identifies the three areas within the City -- Tigard Triangle, Washington Square Regional Center, and Downtown -- with growth opportunities but also significant transportation challenges. Each of the three areas is described below, including a summary of current transportation challenges and following by strategies for infrastructure investments which are depicted in Figures 5 -12 through 5-15. In addition to improvement projects, this 2035 TSP identifies non -SOV mode split targets for the Tigard Triangle that are higher than required by the Metro RTP (see Table 5 -3). Achieving these targets will require integrated land use and parking management strategies. Land Use Planning Each of these areas is designated for significant housing and employment growth. The land in the Tigard Triangle is zoned for commercial development (west of 72 Avenue) and mixed -use development (east of 72nd Avenue). Development of commercial and residential uses in close proximity to each other promotes walking trips for commute trips and non - commute travel. These opportunities can be captured by incorporating densities, mixed -uses, design standards and other land use strategies in the overall planning efforts for the areas. An initial look at land use alternatives will occur with the initial phases of HCT planning. Development patterns that support HCT -- such as mixed uses, higher densities, pedestrian orientation -- will encourage the public investments necessary to implement HCT. As future transportation and land uses studies for HCT move forward, they will help to identify complementary land use and transportation investments to support HCT and other transit service to Tigard. Parking Management Parking management will be a critical component of creating travel options to and from each sub- area. Adequate parking is essential to economic vitality; at the same time too much parking can degrade the pedestrian environment and cause excessive physical space dedicated to parking. A review of parking requirements and parking management measures is warranted in conjunction with land use planning for these areas. In particular, as more emphasis and investment is directed toward walk, bike, and transit trips, the amount of parking and the way that it is used will be modified to support the priority purposes of each subarea. Tigard Triangle The Tigard Triangle is a priority opportunity for community development and economic activity. The Triangle has long been a retail and commercial hub within the City. Today, the Triangle is zoned for commercial and mixed -use development and is identified as an area of significant future growth in housing and jobs. Although the area is bordered by three major regional roadways, in many ways those roadways function as barriers to access the Triangle. Travel to and from the Tigard Triangle is funneled from 89 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan Pacific Highway via 72nd Avenue, Dartmouth Street and 68"' Parkway; the Highway 217/72 °d Avenue interchange; the northbound I -5 interchange with Haines Street; and, the southbound I -5 interchange with Dartmouth Street. Access to and from the Tigard Triangle area is and will remain a critical issue to the success of the Tigard Triangle area. The majority of employees and customers traveling to the area on City streets access the Tigard Triangle area off of Pacific Highway. There is considerable congestion on Pacific Highway in the vicinity of the Tigard Triangle and this congestion is forecast to worsen with future development and regional growth. A second issue with the Tigard Triangle relates to non -auto mobility /circulation to /from and within the area. The Triangle area as a whole is generally sloping downward from Pacific Highway and I -5 to Highway 217. The topography makes pedestrian and bicycle transportation more difficult. These conditions are worsened by incomplete bicycle and pedestrian systems within the Triangle. At the broadest level, options for improving access to the Tigard Triangle area fall into the following categories: • Provide additional intersection and roadway capacity improvements to improve traffic operations at the boundary streets. • Minimize additional roadway capacity infrastructure investment and focus on travel demand management (TDM) programs. • Provide better facilities for alternative modes (transit, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.) • Create a mix of critical additional capacity and implementing TDM programs. Infrastructure Investments Figure 5 -12 shows the planned roadway improvement projects related to access to the Tigard Triangle. Within the Triangle, the improvement projects include several capacity enhancements to existing roadways, extension of Atlanta Street to connect 68th Avenue and Dartmouth, and a new Highway 217 overcrossing connecting to Hunziker Street to Hampton Street. The Atlanta Street extension and Hunziker Street overcrossing would provide needed additional circulation options for auto and non -auto modes of transportation within the Tigard Triangle. In addition, the Hunziker Street overcrossing would provide an additional access to the Tigard Triangle area from the south and west. 90 ;____`" . ..... 6d Figure 5 -12 ....i„..._. e _ ; Tigard Triangle ® \__ _______-7-- Planned II ' w . � �ti Improvements Q f Tigard Urban _ - t Planning Area t I Existing Facilities PFAF ST - Major Roads T 66o - Local Roads - Mufti -Use Path 66g Future Facilities ® 50 ( I ATLANTA ST HAINES ST *" Intersection Project `� 66C I II Roadway Project I HCT Corridor I ray I 66b� • • • • Neighborhood Path DARTMOUTH ST Road Improvements ® - (includes Improvement °`s7fl (includes pednstrlan - Comp S tree ts A'8 bike elks and A - Sidewalk 6 , 2 ,♦ I d and Bike bike Lore ratilities) Bike Boulevard �C ', t ' . , BEVELAND ,? New Facilities ' 7 • • • N Road �' � ( . In e ` bikar «i d eso-l � ,G'Q \ R ST < New • Multi-Use ines Path 40 c...,s/ • �i '� - 1 Other Map Ekrnents 0 � � � I I TC Transit Center ilr..' S� I •••• Tigard City Boundary GO t " • ' s` �� ' � lb A Water 1 � � � - Parks 1 ♦ Q y I 1111 0 i - s G x� go) C a 4 .� \Aith, ff 1 ) 4 a gi • • The information represented on thi inni■meAMIlino::1111211 i , ``SI ' ♦\ loop is current astir Febniary 28.2 0 11111111111 W P ♦ o os n o z Rev aia . w n ba maee as i& I \ittk eNtillit Miles ' content of tfa map September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan The plan also includes widening 72nd Avenue (arterial) and Dartmouth Street (collector) to five lanes. Without careful design of both facilities, these could end up functioning as a surrogate for I -5 travel and could become significant pedestrian and bicycle barriers within the Tigard Triangle. An initial step toward realizing these projects is a corridor study (see Table 5 -4) to review street cross sections and potential parallel routes. Specific project considerations for the Tigard Triangle can be found in Technical Memorandum #5 in the Volume 3 Technical Appendix. Washington Square Regional Center The Washington Square Regional Center (WSRC) is the only designated Regional Center in the City of Tigard. It is primarily designated for mixed -use development and is an area of the City with significant forecast job growth. Some of the highest job growth in the WSRC is on the west side of Highway 217 both in Tigard (south of Scholls Ferry Road) and Beaverton (north of Scholls Ferry Road). This is why the Washington Square Regional Center (WSRC) Plan, completed in 1999, included major infrastructure investments aimed at connecting the Washington Square Mall with the land uses on the west side of Highway 217. The WSRC is criss- crossed by Highway 217, Scholls Ferry Road, and Greenburg Road and partially bounded by Hall Boulevard and Fanno Creek. Travel in and out of the area is primarily funneled through the Highway 217 /Scholls Ferry Road and Highway 217 /Greenburg Road interchanges and the Scholls Ferry Road /Hall Boulevard intersection. All of these facilities are under the jurisdiction of either ODOT or Washington County and currently experience significant peak hour congestion and queuing. The WSRC has a transit center at Washington Square served by TriMet Routes 43, 45, 56, 62, 76, and 78 connecting it to the Beaverton, Sunset, Tigard, and Lake Oswego Transit Centers, as well as the City of Tualatin and downtown Portland. It also has a Westside Express Service (WES) commuter rail station located on the west side of Highway 217 near Hall Boulevard. Although all of the major facilities in the WSRC have sidewalks (with the exception of segments of Greenburg Road), the size, traffic volumes, and design of all of the intersections and roadways within the WSRC do not create a very desirable environment for pedestrians to travel within the WSRC. Similarly, the absence of bicycle lanes on Greenburg Road and around of the Highway 21.7 ramp terminals on Scholls Ferry Road compromise cycling access to the WSRC. The WSRC is an important regional center in Tigard and Washington County. Multi-modal access and accommodation of growth continue to be priorities. Options for improving access to the WSRC area fall into the following categories: • Provide better facilities for alternative modes (transit, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.) • Focus on travel demand management (TDM) programs to optimize existing roadway infrastructure. • Provide intersection and roadway capacity improvements to improve traffic operations at the boundary streets. 92 City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan Additionally, the WSRC Master Plan is identified for a review and potential update (See Table 5 -4). Infrastructure Investment Figure 5 -13 shows the planned improvement projects serving the WSRC vicinity. The 1999 . WSRC Plan proposed two bridges and roadways to connect the WSRC across Highway 217 to reduce the magnitude of this barrier: the northern crossing extended from Washington Square Mall Road across Highway 217 connecting to Cascade Avenue; the southern crossing conceptually extending Locust Street across Highway 217 to Nimbus Avenue. The connectivity benefits of these two roadway extensions would be enhanced by extending Nimbus Avenue south roughly parallel to the WES Commuter Rail tracks to Greenburg Road. Although these facilities would provide secondary circulation to Highway 217 and improve multi-modal access to the Washington Square Area, they are not considered feasible due to their high cost and likely significant environmental impacts. As shown in Figure 5 -13 the 2035 TSP modifies the northern crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists only, but is not identified as a vehicle connection due to cost and constructability constraints. Other infrastructure improvements planned within the WSRC include the southern Highway 217 crossing connecting Nimbus Avenue to Locust Street, pedestrian improvements throughout the WSRC, bicycle lanes on Greenburg Road, street connectivity enhancements on Oak Street, Lincoln Street, and Locust Street, and intersection and roadway capacity enhancements on Greenburg Road, Scholls Ferry Road, and Hall Boulevard. Specific project considerations can be found in Technical Memorandum #5 in the Volume 2 Technical Appendix. Downtown The City of Tigard is committed to creating a downtown that is active, has a compact urban form, and provides multi -modal access and circulation. Public investments and planning activities for downtown are intended to provide a catalyst for economic development. Significant growth in downtown is planned for both employment and housing uses. Downtown is primarily located south of Pacific Highway between Hall Boulevard and Fanno Creek but also extends north of the Pacific Highway near Greenburg Road and Hall Boulevard. Pacific Highway and Hall Boulevard are the primary access routes to the downtown area. Pacific Highway currently experiences significant peak hour congestion and queuing which also impacts travel on Hall Boulevard. The Pacific Highway viaduct over the railroad tracks creates a grade separation between Pacific Highway and Main Street and limits both access and visibility to the Downtown from the highway. Downtown Tigard has a transit center which is served by Trimet Routes 12, 45, 64, 76, and 78 connecting it to the Beaverton Transit Center, Sherwood, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, and downtown Portland. The Tigard Transit Center is also served by WES Commuter Rail. The existing transit service available to Downtown Tigard, combined with future plans to enhance WES service and provide high capacity transit along the Pacific Highway corridor, position Downtown to have transit service that can support increased employment and residential growth in the area despite existing congestion along Pacific Highway. 93 Figure 5 -13 N WSRC Planned Improvements Tigard Urban Planning Area Existing Facilities Major Roads Local Roads Mufti -Use Path Future Facilities 0 Intersection Project Roadway Project (:2- — 1 la HCT Corridor ■ • 25 TAYLORS FERRY RD • • • • Neighborhood Path �� I Road Improvements M7 �� — w - Road Improvemerx 1 • > (includes pedestrian — Q i ---1 end Dike facilities) 1 j _ :,,• `- _ _ Complete Streets 7 1 _ -�� __(_____i_ (adds sidewalks and co Dike lanes) F tam Sidewalk - Bike Lane J — -� - • - - ! B �� Bike Boulevard 2 It P10 _ ' New Facilities 17 it . - • • • New Road '7h `:.. - (Includes pedestrian and Bike facilities) D � r s 9L , , • CO - a 030 • • • Multi-Use Path $ F ER RY R d,[ ; r,> a _tt o $GHO�� "I! > l 1 Other Map Elements ^.. , a c 0 • w OAK ST Transit Center I : Q ` " . _ ®— -- h . . © ••• Tigard City Boundary T -r % to r Parks 1� \ , U �� ..._ Water r • (, r1 c • ■ ■ W _� NOR TH DA ST ° ' Q / , rerorEat.a,ce �� ® � • "r _, P > FAFFLE ST 660 M w — �� ® .'"''''..1' Q • ® - 669 a ^ ® I -• TheWoman.representedan O ■ ■ ■ • • me pk c•renlas 1: "'"r y 2a," / ,� q Re vis o w 11 De nud a r —J Q� �� 9 \ .. o da or amendments a s a to e ` _. ■ � Q "' ` �, __ _ • • • the co ■en of the map City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan Although Pacific Highway and Hall Boulevard have sidewalks and bicycle lanes (with the exception of a few gaps in the sidewalk system on Hall Boulevard), the lack of local and collector street connectivity and existing roadway geometry within the downtown area do not create a very desirable environment for pedestrians and bicyclists to travel within the downtown. At the broadest level, options for improving access to the downtown area fall into the following categories: • Improve local and collector roadway connectivity to and within Downtown. • Provide better facilities for alternative modes (transit, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.) • Enhance intersection capacity on Pacific Highway to increase access the ability to cross and access Pacific Highway from Walnut Street, Greenburg Road, and Hall Boulevard. Infrastructure Investment Figure 5 -14 shows the additional multi -modal improvement projects related to the Downtown area which include Main Street streetscape improvements, a mixed -use trail along the rail corridor, and Ash Street extensions east across the railroad tracks and west and north to Pacific Highway. Specific project considerations can be found in Technical Memorandum #5 in the Volume 2 Technical Appendix. 95 ®� vv f Figure 5 -14 s I " Downtown )► Planned ` 4. , 66c Improvements 4,,*%1.- Tigard Urban $ , ' ilill 66b Planning Area /� Q ` ®' , /\ Existing Facilities \V �' 66h MajorRoeds \ \ II A ` \ X 32 � Local Roads ,� T � 66 i • _ Muni -Use Pam W0 00 3' PAR . /Y Future Facilities Intersection Project .. \ ♦ #O M Roadway Project 8 _� , ' S,\ . at A's ' '� ` b ra HCT Corridor 1111 M2 ` ♦ ••• Neighborhood Path / I �, `� Road Improvements - r o ements ovement • • ov (include s pedes '' ' Co bike facilities) St ` \ co Complete Streets (adds sidewalks and 1 bike lanes) q �) ' G '` � .. Sidewalk �'V�� ` \ J �A - Bike Lane Si. 8 O P A , � F Bike Boulevard "/� " 1 (1 '` New Facilities I PC7 I "P4 �� V ... New Raa 4 c (lndudes p edestrian 0 y � I � and bike facilities) • • • Moro -use Pain 0 ,, l� N ' Other Map Elements N 411t \ 1 `® Tc Transit Center 99W 411, la a ® • is 0 t ` • -•• Tigard city Boundary J A. Parks '' CO ouster Q� �' ® V ` " The nfermaliam rtpese tad on this ` ri ' '` Revisions M as of February 26, 2010, mop is 0 92' 0.05 , . R wia be made as new decision or amendments occur to alter 611 ' P.11k.y the contort of the may, City of Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan - DRAFT September 2010 Transportation System Plan ADDITIONAL TRAVEL MODES This section summarizes the planned facilities for rail, air, water and pipeline needs in the City of Tigard. Rail Railroad tracks traverse Tigard from its northern boundary to the southeast where the tracks cross the Tualatin River into the City of Tualatin and further south (parallel to I -5 to just north of Salem). Another set of tracks, just south of Bonita Rd., turns east to Lake Oswego/Milwaukie and Southeast Portland. North of Tigard, the tracks go on into Beaverton and Hillsboro. They are both owned by Portland & Western (P &W), a sister company of Willamette & Pacific (W &P) Railroad. Presently all the grade crossings of the railroad and roadways in Tigard are controlled by gated crossings. There are a few private crossings which are not gated. Grade separation of the railroad crossings has not been determined to be necessary at any of the existing crossings. The highest volume at -grade crossing in Tigard is on Scholls Ferry Road. Because of the close proximity of the rail crossing to the Highway 217 interchange, potential future improvements on Highway 217 should consider the operational need of Scholls Ferry Road south of Highway 217 ". A commuter rail system, linking Wilsonville and Beaverton /Hillsboro currently operates on the P &W between Beaverton and Wilsonville. The system travels through Tigard with one stop in downtown Tigard. The RTP has plans to increase the frequency of service on this line which is supported by the city Pedestrian /Bicycle Railroad Crossings The existing freight and commuter rail corridor presents a barrier to access for pedestrians and bicyclists in Tigard. Although new multi -use pathways are desirable, current ODOT Rail policy related to at -grade crossings is to reduce the number of at -grade rail crossings. In particular, the 2001 Oregon Rail Plan expresses a desire for a reduction in at -grade railroad crossings within Tigard. There are nine at -grade railroad crossings in Tigard, and one grade- separated crossing at Highway 99W. Of the ten crossings, six have existing sidewalks and five have bicycle facilities. Several track crossings are currently "demand" trails and not part of the formal or approved transportation system. These are worn paths across the tracks and could be used as locations for potential future 17 Outside the 20 year perspective of this plan, it may become necessary to consider a grade separation of the railroad crossing. While not part of this TSP, this concept should be considered in future planning of the Scholls Ferry Corridor. A grade separation concept may include a viaduct Scholls Ferry Road from Highway 217 to south of Nimbus. Urban interchanges would need to be designed for Nimbus and Cascade. This viaduct approach may preclude the need for seven lanes on Scholls Ferry Road. This type of alternatives analysis would be necessary in the project development of any Scholls Ferry Road widening, Highway 217 widening and /or rail crossing changes. 97 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation System Plan grade- separated crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists. Currently, Grant Avenue ends at Tigard Street near the railroad tracks, directly across from 95th Avenue. There is a worn path across the tracks connecting these two roadways. There is another demand trail where Katherine Street ends at the west side of the railroad tracks. In addition to crossings with existing demand, additional connections across the railroad tracks to the Tigard Transit Center would benefit pedestrians and bicyclists accessing transit lines. Currently, there are two connections on either side of the transit center, at Main Street and Hall Boulevard, but these crossings are nearly 1,500 feet apart. Any potential crossings needed for future multi -use pathways, for instance connecting the Fanno Creek Trail with regional destinations such as the Tigard Triangle and the Washington Square Regional Center will need to be coordinated with ODOT Rail to ensure consistency with their policies. Air Tigard is served by the Portland International Airport, located in Northeast Portland on the Columbia River. The Portland International Airport is a major air transportation and freight facility, which serves Oregon and Southwest Washington. It provides a base for over twenty commercial airlines and air freight operations. Ground access to Portland International Airport from Tigard is available by automobile, taxi and shuttle, and light rail which is not located in Tigard but has connecting service in Tigard via bus and the Westside Express Service. Tigard is also served by the Portland- Hillsboro Airport, a general aviation facility located in the north central portion of the Hillsboro. The airport facility is owned and operated by the Port of Portland as part of the Port's general aviation reliever system of airports. The Port of Portland maintains a Master Plan for this facility. No airports exist or are expected within the City in the future. Therefore, no policies or recommendations in this area of transportation are provided for Tigard. Water The Tualatin River is located along the southern border. of Tigard. It is used primarily for recreational purposes. No policies or recommendations in this area of transportation are provided. Pipeline There are high pressure natural gas feeder lines owned and operated by Northwest Natural Gas Company along several routes in Tigard. The locations of these lines are not identified due to potential security concerns. No future pipelines are expected within the City. No changes to policies or investments are included in the 2035 TSP. 98 Section 6 Transportation Funding Element September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Funding Element Transportation Funding Element The 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan (2035 TSP) includes projects under the jurisdiction of the city, state, county, and other local jurisdictions. By extension, transportation capital improvements are typically funded through a combination of state, city, county, and private funds. This section documents Tigard's projected transportation revenues and estimated project costs, as well as summarizing other potential revenue sources. ESTIMATED TRANSPORTATION REVENUES Tigard's transportation revenues were projected based on historic trends. Available funds are typically split between operating expenditures (i.e maintenance, services, materials) and capital expenditures (i.e. new roadways, or pedestrian/bicycle facilities). The majority of the projects included in this document are considered capital expenditures. Table 6 -1 provides a summary of the funding types available, the forecast revenues and the potential application of these revenues (operating, capital, or maintenance). As shown, the City of Tigard currently estimates revenues for transportation from 2011 to 2035 to be approximately $1,750,000 per year (2009 dollars) for capital expenditures. TABLE 6 -1 FUTURE CITY TRANSPORTATION REVENUES FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS (2009 DOLLARS) Forecast Typical Use of Forecast Annual Percentage of Annual City Funds (Operating City Capital Total Forecast Source Revenues or Capital) Revenues Capital Revenues State Motor Vehicle Fund $3,000,000' Operating (75 %) $750,000 43% Capital (25 %) County Gas Tax $200,000 Operating (75 %) Capital (25 %) $50,000 3% City Gas Tax $650,000 Capital (100 %) $650,000 37% TIF & TDT $300,000 Capital (100 %) $300,000 17% Street Maintenance Fees $1,700,000 Maintenance (100 %) $0 0% Annual Total $1,750,000 100% 0 -5 Year Revenues $8,750,000 6 -10 Year Revenues $8,750,000 11 -15 Year Revenues $8,750,000 16 -25 Year Revenues $17,500,000 25 Year Capital Revenues $43,750,000 1 Once State Transportation Bill takes full effect in FY 2012/2013 2 $800,000 in 2010 -11, $1,175,000 in 2011 -12, $1,552,000 in 2012 -13, $1,700,000 each year after. 100 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Funding Element • The State Motor Vehicle fund has provided and will likely continue to provide the most significant portion of the funding for Tigard's transportation system. A major component of the State Motor Vehicle fund is a fuel tax (per gallon). • Together, the City and County Gas Taxes provides the second largest source of transportation funding to the city. It should be noted that House Bill 2001 passed in the 2009 legislative session prohibits cities from raising fuel taxes between 2009 and 2014. Although the gas tax is recessive as vehicle efficiency increases, this is expected to be balanced out by the anticipated overall increase in vehicle miles traveled projected within the city. • Transportation Impact Fees (TIFs) and Transportation Development Taxes (TDTs) are an excellent source of revenues for growth - required needs, but TIFs and TDTs are only collected on development activity, so the revenues stream from TIFs and TDTs are volatile depending on market conditions. • The MSTIP is the Washington County Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program. The majority of county - funded road improvement projects are paid for via MSTIP using local property taxes. It is difficult to project how much MSTIP funds will be spent on county roads within the City of Tigard on any given cycle. The amount provided above represents an anticipated annual average. Bonds were not considered as a potential revenue source as they do not increase revenue; rather, they allow the city to spend several years' worth of anticipated revenues over a short period of time. In addition to the general revenue sources identified in Table 6 -1, Washington County and ODOT typically allocate funding to projects within the City on their facilities. Estimates of annual revenues that are not at the discretion of the City but that are spent on roadway facilities within the City are shown Table 6 -2. TABLE 6 -2 FORECAST NON -CITY TRANSPORTATION REVENUES FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS (2009 DOLLARS) Forecast Annual Percentage of Non -City Capital Total Forecast Revenues Non -City Capital Source Revenues MSTIP Funds used in City $500,000 50% Potential State /Federal Fees used in City $500,000' 50% Annual Total $1,000,000 100% 0 -5 Year Revenues $5,000,000 6 -10 Year Revenues $5,000,000 11 -15 Year Revenues $5,000,000 16 -25 Year Revenues $10,000,000 25 Year Revenues (Cumulative) $25,000,000 1 Project specific. Amount listed is an estimate based on historical annual average. 101 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Funding Element ESTIMATED TRANSPORTATION PROJECT COSTS The estimated costs of the comprehensive multimodal improvements identified in Section 5 are summarized in Table 6 -3. TABLE 6 -3 TRANSPORTATION PROJECT COST SUMMARY BY PRIORITY PRIORITY ALL PROJECTS FINANCIALLY CONSTRAINED LIST Near -Term $213,810,000 $168,330,000 Mid -Term $196,770,000 $94,760,000 Long -Term $247,310,000 $20,190,000 TOTAL $657,310,000 $283,280,000 As shown in the table, the total project costs far exceed the approximately $69 million in transportation revenue that will be available to the City for capital improvements over the planning horizon. There are several reasons for the significant discrepancy between anticipated City resources and estimated costs. First, it is understood that many of the projects identified in Section 5 will not be constructed within the planning horizon of the TSP. However, it is valuable to identify these projects as potential solutions to existing and forecast needs. Identifying these potential transportation improvements helps ensure that the City preserves right of way for future projects and also that it can respond to opportunities in transportation and land development. Also, the majority of transportation projects will require partnerships with other agencies or private developers. In some cases, the City may be responsible for a small percentage of project costs. This is especially true of large projects on county or state owned facilities, such as interchanges projects on the freeway system. In some cases projects will be constructed as part of larger developments and will be funded in part by private developers. The financially constrained project list incorporates potential capital from all known public and private sources. OTHER POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES There is a significant disparity between the total cost of the projects identified in the 2035 TSP and the projected revenues. Some additional potential local transportation system funding sources the City may wish to consider include: 1) transportation utility fees, 2) urban renewal districts and /or 3) local improvement districts (LIDs). Each of these alternative funding sources is described below, followed by descriptions of several state grant programs for transportation funding. Transportation Utility Fee The City of Tigard currently has a Street Maintenance Fee which is a form of a Transportation Utility Fee. The City's current fee is dedicated to street maintenance projects only. Transportation Utility Fees are based on consideration of transportation systems as utilities just like public water, 102 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Funding Element wastewater, or stormwater systems. Fees are typically assessed by usage (e.g., average vehicle trips per development type). A growing number of cities in Oregon are adopting transportation utility fees that also fund capital projects, including pedestrian and bicycle projects. Urban Renewal District An Urban Renewal District is an area that is designated by a community as a "blighted area" to assist in revitalization. Funding for the revitalization is provided by urban renewal taxes, which are generated by the increase in total assessed values in the district from the time it was first established. Tigard has an established urban renewal districts in the downtown area of the City. Urban Renewal dollars can be used to fund infrastructure projects such as roadway, sidewalk, or transit improvements. Since funding relies on taxes from future increases in property value, the City may seek to create a District where such improvements will likely result in such an increase. Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) Under a Local Improvement District (LID), a street or other transportation improvement is built and the adjacent properties that benefit are assessed a fee to pay for the improvement. LID programs have wide application for funding new or reconstructed streets, sidewalks, water /sewer or other public works projects. The LID method is used primarily for local or collector roads, though arterials have been built using LID funds in certain jurisdictions. State Grant Programs The following programs provide project specific grants for transportation funding and should be explored on an on -going basis. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) CDBG Program funds are offered through the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development although administered through the state. To receive CDBG funds, cities must compete for grants based upon a formula that includes factors such as rural /urban status, demographics, local funding match, and potential benefits to low -to- moderate income residents, including new job creation. CDBG funds can also be used for emerging public work needs. Special Public Works Funds (SPWF) and Immediate Opportunity Funds (IOF) — Lottery Program The State of Oregon through the Economic and Community Development Department provides grants and loans to local governments to construct, improve, and repair public infrastructure in order to support local economic development and create new jobs. SPWF and IOF funds have been used in a number of cities for the construction of water, sewer, and limited street improvements. These funds are limited to situations where it can be documented how a project will contribute to economic development and family -wage job creation. 103 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Funding Element State Bicycle- Pedestrian Grants ODOT's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program administers two grant programs to assist in the development of walking and bicycling improvements: local grants and Small -Scale Urban Highway Pedestrian Improvement (SUPI) programs. For both these grants, cities that have adopted plans with identified projects will be in the best position to receive grants. Cities and counties can apply for local grants for bicycle and pedestrian projects within the right -of -way of local streets. Local grants up to $100,000 are shared 80% State and 20% local. Projects that consider the needs of children, elderly, disabled, and transit users are given special consideration. In the SUPI process, cities and counties help ODOT identify sections of urban highways where improvements are needed. Examples of eligible projects include: • completing short missing sections of sidewalks; • ADA upgrades; • crossing improvements (e.g., curb extensions, refuges, crosswalks); and, • intersection improvements (e.g., islands and realignment) SUPI projects are located on highways that have no modernization projects scheduled for the foreseeable future. Projects that have a local funding match are typically viewed the most favorably because this indicates strong local support. Projects on highways that cost more than $100,000, require right -of -way, or have environmental impacts need to be submitted to ODOT for inclusion in the STIP. Cities and counties can apply annually for bike path or sidewalk grants of projects they have selected. Grants for projects on local street systems have a match of 20 percent and projects next to state highways have a lower match requirement. Bicycle - pedestrian grants are generally below $125,000 per project. Project evaluation and selection is made annually statewide by the Statewide Bicycle /Pedestrian Committee. ODOT Transportation Enhancement Program The ODOT Transportation Enhancement program provides federal highway funds for projects that strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, or environmental value of the transportation system. The funds are available for twelve "transportation enhancement activities," which are categorized as: • Pedestrian and Bicycle projects; • Historic Preservation related to surface transportation; • Landscaping and Scenic Beautification; and • Environmental Mitigation. 1S Source: http: / /www.oregon.gov /ODOT /HWY /BIKEPED /docs /mainstreethandbook.pdf 104 z September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Transportation Funding Element The Enhancement Program funds special or additional activities not normally required on a highway or transportation project. So far, Oregon has funded more than 150 projects for a total of $63 million. Enhancement Grants are available through an ODOT process that awards construction funds for three fiscal year periods at a time with applications typically due in spring. The most recent application was in 2008 to fund projects in 2011 to 2013. State Parks Funds Recreational Trails Grants are national grants administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) for recreational trail - related projects, such as hiking, running, bicycling, off - road motorcycling and all- terrain vehicle riding. OPRD gives more than $4 million annually to Oregon communities and has awarded more than $40 million in grants across the state since 1999. 105 Section 7 Implementation Plan September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Implementation Plan Implementation Plan The Transportation Planning Rule (TP), as codified in OAR 660 - 012- 0020(2)(h), requires that local jurisdictions identify land use regulations and code amendments needed to implement the TSP and include them as the implementation element of the TSP. To that end, recommended changes to the City's planning regulations need to implement the TPS are provided in Technical Memorandum #6: Draft Implementation Plan in Volume 2 of the Technical Appendix. The implementation measures are based primarily on policy and code deficiencies that were identified in the Document Review and Issues Report (Issues Report), Technical Memorandum 2 in Volume 2 of the Technical Appendix, which assessed the consistency of the existing Tigard TSP and Community Development Code with regulatory requirements. The implementation measures also reflect projects and recommendations in the TSP as well as discussions with project team members. The recommended implementation measures address the needs of the transportation dependent and disadvantaged; system connectivity; ways of supporting and promoting walking, biking, and taking transit; and the treatment of transportation facilities in the land use planning and permitting process. Most of the measures involve changes to the Tigard Community Development Code (TCDC), or "code." The implementation measures that reflect strategies identified in the TSP emphasize maximizing the capacity of existing and recommended facilities, and in particular encouraging modes other than driving alone because an increase in transit, walk, and bike mode shares is essential to the future transportation system in Tigard. These measures constitute a combination of potential amendments to the City's code or Comprehensive Plan, as well as additional planning, and administration and programming to be coordinated by the City. 107 Section 8 Glossary September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Glossary Glossary ACM: Active Corridor Management: strategies to improve traffic flow by expanding traveler information and upgrading traffic signal equipment and timing Bio-swale: A landscape element that captures storm water and filters pollutants before allowing the water enters the drainage system CAC: Citizen Advisory Committee Complete street: Roadway optimized for multi -modal transportation, including facilities for motor vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles, and providing drainage and landscaping where appropriate GHG: Greenhouse gas HCT: High capacity transit LOS: Level of Service; average delay experienced by motor vehicles at an intersection Mode share: percentage of travel using a particular mode (e.g. biking, walking, driving, etc.) Multi-modal (transportation system): a transportation system accommodating multiple travel modes, including motor vehicles, pedestrians, transit, and bicycles NTM: Neighborhood Traffic Management: utilization of traffic control devices in residential neighborhoods to slow traffic or possibly reduce the volume of traffic; also called "traffic calming" OAR: Oregon Administrative Rules ODOT: Oregon Department of Transportation ORS: Oregon Revised Statutes Pedestrian - actuated: Activated by pedestrian, either by push -button or sensor RTP: Regional Transportation Plan: for the Portland region, the RTP is developed by Metro to provide a regional framework for transportation planning and investment, including implementation of Metro's 2040 Growth Concept SOV: Single occupancy vehicle TAC: Technical Advisory Committee TDM: Travel (or Transportation) Demand Management: any method intended to shift travel demand from single occupant vehicles to non -auto modes or carpooling, travel at less congested times of the day, or help people reduce their need to travel altogether 109 September 2010 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan - DRAFT Glossary TSMO: Transportation System Management and Operations: TSMO is the term used in Metro's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update emphasizing corridor management measures to improve traffic flow on arterials. Measures include strategies such as traveler information, upgrading traffic signal equipment and timing, and signal enhancements that detect and prioritize transit vehicles at signalized intersections WACO: Washington County WSRC: Washington Square Regional Center 110 EXHIBIT B October 12, 2010 Goal 12: Transportation (Tigard Comprehensive Plan language) An important tool for a community to use when preparing for future growth is a long range transportation plan. It acts as the principal document for staff, decision makers, and the public to identify the function, capacity, and location of future facilities, direct resources to transportation projects, and provide the community with the level of investment that will be needed to support anticipated development within the community. The goals and policies contained in this chapter were developed to guide the long range planning, development, and management of the City's transportation system. They incorporate and build upon previous transportation goals and policies and prior plans adopted by the City. They also integrate regional and statewide planning rules and policy, including the requirement for a multi- modal, balanced approach to transportation policy. Coordination with the City's regional partners is particularly important to the successful implementation of these policies. Goal 12: Transportation "To provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economic tran.Oortation system." The 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan (2035 TSP), an update of the previously adopted plan, was initiated in 2008 and completed in 2010. The completion of the 2035 TSP satisfies the requirements for Goal 12 and is timely for two reasons. First, traffic congestion has consistently ranked as the number one issue facing Tigard in community attitude surveys and the City is committed to finding solutions to this issue. Secondly, the community has developed a vision for Tigard's future and a key component of this vision is developing an efficient and balanced multi-modal transportation system. The 2035 TSP supports that vision, addresses community needs, communicates the City's aspirations, and conforms to state and regional policies. The Oregon Revised Statutes require that the transportation plan be based on the current Comprehensive Plan land uses and that it provide for a transportation system that acconunodates the expected growth in population and employment that will result from implementation of the land use plan. Development of the 2035 TSP was guided by Oregon Revised Statute 197.712 and the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) Transportation Planning Rule (TPR) contained in Oregon Administrative Rule 660- 012. The TPR requires that alternative travel modes be given consideration along with the automobile, and that reasonable effort be applied to the development and enhancement of the alternative modes in providing the future transportation system. In addition, the TPR requires that local jurisdictions adopt land use and subdivision ordinance amendments to protect transportation facilities and to provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities between residential, commercial, and employment /institutional areas. It is further required that local communities coordinate their respective plans with the applicable county, regional, and state transportation plans. City of Tigard 1 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP Additional requirements were adopted by the Oregon Legislature in 2009 in Oregon House Bill 2001 - Jobs & Transportation Act (JTA). Among the chief changes introduced in JTA is an emphasis on sustainability. JTA requires the development of a least cost planning model, as well as planning for reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Precise implementation measures and evaluation technologies are still under development. However, these elements were integrated in concept in the 2035 TSP. The 2035 TSP was also prepared consistent with the Portland Metro 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The RTP provides a regional framework for transportation planning and investment, including implementation of Metro's 2040 Growth Concept. The 2035 TSP has been developed in close coordination with the RTP in order to ensure consistency at the state and regional levels. Additionally, transportation planning in Tigard is shaped by opportunities and constraints as much as by transportation needs. Growth within Tigard and the surrounding area increases travel demand and associated congestion, while the built environment also makes major roadway expansions costly to construct. At the same time that these costs rise, competition is high for scarce transportation funding resources. There is also a greater awareness of the negative impacts that come from creating an environment geared toward reliance on personal automobile travel. There is growing concern about greenhouse gas emissions as well as dependency on foreign oil and rising fuel costs. Reliance on automobile travel instead of active transportation, such as walking and cycling, is also one culprit in the rise of obesity, including among children. While there are myriad strategies to combat these issues, a critical role for transportation is the provision of a balanced, multi-modal transportation system. These challenges — the built environment, high costs, limited funding, environmental impacts, and personal health issues — were significant in shaping the 2035 TSP. At the same time, they helped direct the plan toward opportunities to integrate Tigard's transportation system with regional and state investment plans; to promote land use patterns that support those investments; to minimize impacts to the local community; and, to provide Tigard residents with options for personal, recreational, and commute travel. Key Findings • The City's Transportation System Plan must comply with the Transportation Planning Rule (Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012) and Metro's Urban Growth Management Functional Plan. • Transportation System Management (TSM) can be an effective way to improve existing street function rather than adding travel lanes. • Motor vehicle travel is now, and will continue to be, the primary mode of travel in the community, but creating better opportunities for alternative modes is essential to an effective future transportation system. • Compact development, transit access, and local circulation are important to support investments in high capacity transit service. City of Tigard 2 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP • Connectivity in Tigard is challenged because of Hwy. 217, Interstate 5, the railroad, natural features, and dead end streets. • Improving connectivity will maximize the investment in the existing transportation system. • Current development patterns result in highly directional travel demand. • Land use patterns that shorten home -to -work trips, support transit, and make walk /bike trips more viable can help reduce congestion. • Transportation challenges have a direct affect upon the development potential of the Tigard Triangle, Downtown, and the Washington Square Regional Center. • State owned highways provide critical access to Tigard, but congestion contributes to neighborhood cut through traffic. • Limited east -west connections mean widening the existing routes could improve traffic flow, but such improvements must be balanced with the benefits of local traffic and impacts borne by the local community. Goal: 12.1 Develop mutually supportive land use and transportation plans to enhance the livability of the community. Policies: 1. The City shall plan for a transportation system that meets current community needs and anticipated growth and development 2. The City shall prioritize transportation projects according to community benefit, such as safety, performance, and accessibility, as well as the associated costs and impacts. 3. The City shall maintain and enhance transportation functionality by emphasizing multi -modal travel options for all types of land uses. 4. The City shall promote land uses and transportation investments that promote balanced transportation options. 5. The City shall develop plans for major transportation corridors and provide appropriate land uses in and adjacent to those corridors. 6. The City shall support land use patterns that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve the function of the transportation system. 7. The City shall strive to protect the natural environment from impacts derived from transportation facilities. 8. The City shall mitigate impacts to the natural environment associated with proposed transportation construction or reconstruction projects. City of Tigard 3 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP 9. The City shall coordinate with private and public developers to provide access via a safe, efficient, and balanced transportation system. 10. The City shall require all development to meet adopted transportation standards or provide appropriate mitigations. Recommended Action Measures: i. Create commercial nodes within residential neighborhoods to provide residents with opportunities to walk or bike for non - commute travel purposes. ii. Encourage non- auto - dependent development with mixed uses and higher densities in targeted areas, such as along Pacific Highway, in the Downtown, and in the Washington Square Regional Center. Review and update development code requirements for on -site motor vehicle parking. iv. Review and update development design guidelines to promote pedestrian - friendly commercial areas. v. Identify, evaluate and adopt City of Tigard performance standards that promote safe and efficient access and mobility for walk, bike and transit modes as well as personal automobile travel. vi. Work with State and Regional partners to identify and evaluate multi -modal mobility /performance standards for major transportation facilities. Goal: 12.2 Develop and maintain a transportation system for the efficient movement of people and goods. Policies: 1. The City shall adopt and maintain transportation performance measures. 2. The City shall manage the transportation system to support desired economic development activities. 3. The City shall design streets to encourage a reduction in trip length by improving arterial, collector, and local street connections. 4. The City shall design arterial routes, highway access, and adjacent land uses in ways that facilitate the efficient movement of people, goods and services. City of Tigard 4 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP 5. The City shall cooperate with the railroads in facilitating and preserving rail freight service to existing and future businesses that depend on railroad service. 6. The City shall develop and maintain an efficient arterial grid system that provides access within the City, and serves through traffic in the City. 7. The City shall use strategies for access management, including the support of modifications that bring access points into compliance or closer to compliance with applicable standards. 8. The City recognizes freight movement as being a priority of the transportation system. 9. The City shall require the provision of appropriate parking in balance with other transportation modes. 10. The City shall strive to increase non - single occupant vehicle mode shares through vehicle trip reduction strategies, such as those outlined in the Regional Transportation Plan. 11. The City shall design the transportation system to provide connectivity between Metro designated centers, corridors, employment and industrial areas. Recommended Action Measures: i. Conduct a citywide connectivity and circulation study to identify potential circulation improvements for street systems serving Tigard. ii. Create a comprehensive inventory of street stubs, unimproved right -of -way, and other potential future roadway connections to inform long range planning and development review. iii. Review and update /clarify, as warranted, development code requirements for new roadway or pedestrian /bicycle connections as part of land development. Goal: 12.3 Provide an accessible, multi-modal transportation system that meets the mobility needs of the community. Policies: 1. The City shall continue to support the existing commuter rail and bus service in Tigard and will seek opportunities for increased service frequency and passenger convenience. City of Tigard 5 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public I- Iearing Tigard 2035 TSP 2. The City shall engage with regional partners to support development of High Capacity Transit serving the Tigard. 3. The City shall design and construct transportation facilities to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 4. The City shall support and prioritize bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements for transportation disadvantaged populations who may be dependent on travel modes other than private automobile. 5. The City shall develop and maintain neighborhood and local connections to provide efficient circulation in and out of the neighborhoods. 6. The City shall require development adjacent to transit routes to provide direct pedestrian accessibility. 7. The City shall develop and implement public street standards that recognize the multi - purpose nature of the street right -of -way. 8. The City shall design all projects on Tigard city streets to encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel. 9. The City shall require sidewalks to be constructed in conjunction with private development and consistent with adopted plans. 10. The City shall require and /or facilitate the construction of off - street trails to develop pedestrian and bicycle connections that cannot be provided by a street. 11. The City shall require appropriate access to bicycle and pedestrian facilities for all schools, parks, public facilities, and commercial areas. Recommended Action Measures: i. Develop parking management plans for Downtown, Tigard Triangle, Washington Square Regional Center, and other areas to support economic development and a balanced transportation system. ii. Identify and adopt mode split targets that achieve and exceed Metro targets for regional centers, town centers, and downtown Tigard. iii. Review and update, as warranted, street design standards to ensure that public right of way is planned, designed, and constructed to provide safe and comfortable facilities for all travel modes and adequate drainage and treatment for storm water. City of Tigard 6 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP iv. Create a more complete network of pedestrian facilities by identifying and prioritizing gaps within the current sidewalk and trail system. v. Develop pedestrian and bicycle corridors to neighborhoods, schools, parks, recreation users, activity centers and transit stops. vi. Prioritize transit, pedestrian, and bicycle investments in areas serving a high proportion of disadvantaged or transit dependent communities. vii. Fill in gaps in the bicycle network to provide for greater citywide bicycle mobility. viii. Develop bicycle routes that connect neighborhoods, schools, parks, recreation users, and activity centers. ix. Develop a bicycle signage program to help cyclists find routes on relatively level terrain with low traffic volumes. x. Engage with regional planners and service providers to support transit as a travel option with increased frequency and better connections for buses, high capacity transit, and WES commuter rail. xi. Improve the comfort, convenience, and safety for transit users through bus shelters, seating, signage, and other bus stop /station features. xii. Provide local transit connector service linking residential neighborhoods with transit stations /stops, employment and retail centers, schools, and recreational areas. xiii. Work with Metro and other regional partners to advance High Capacity Transit in the Pacific Highway -99W /Barbur Boulevard corridor. xiv. Start a dialogue with regional transit providers to accommodate cross - service passes to facilitate ease of ridership. Goal: 12.4 Maintain and improve transportation system safety. Policies: 1. The City shall consider the intended uses of a street during the design to promote safety, efficiency, and multi-modal needs. 2. The City shall coordinate with appropriate agencies to provide safe, secure, connected, and desirable pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit facilities. City of Tigard 7 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP 3. The City shall require new development to provide safe access for all modes to and from a publicly dedicated street. 4. The City shall develop access management strategies for arterial and collector streets to improve safety in the community. 5. The City shall prioritize intersection improvements to address safety deficiencies. 6. The City shall include safety mitigation as a priority criterion in making transportation investments. 7. The City shall enhance and maintain a neighborhood traffic management program to address issues of excessive speeding and through traffic on local residential streets. 8. The City shall require safe routing of hazardous materials consistent with federal and state guidelines. 9. The City shall require new transportation facilities to meet adopted lighting standards. Recommended Action Measures: i. Review high crash locations, including state and county data, and develop a system for evaluating and prioritizing safety mitigations. ii. Continue to implement neighborhood traffic management techniques to promote safety and livability in residential neighborhoods. Improve pedestrian crossing treatments at high traffic volume streets and /or locations with high levels of pedestrian demand (e.g., schools, retail centers, transit stops, etc.) Goal: 12.5 Coordinate planning, development, operation, and maintenance of the transportation system with appropriate agencies. Policies: 1. The City shall coordinate and cooperate with adjacent agencies and service providers -- including Metro, TriMet, ODOT, Washington County, and neighboring cities -- when appropriate, to develop transportation projects which benefit the region as a whole, in addition to the City of Tigard. 2. The City shall collaborate with other transportation providers to develop, operate, and maintain intelligent transportation systems, including coordination of traffic signals. City of Tigard 8 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP 3. The City shall coordinate with TriMet, and /or any other transit providers serving Tigard, to improve transit service to, from, through, and within Tigard. Recommended Action Measures: i. Partner with Regional and County transportation planning organizations to leverage statewide and federal transportation funding for local projects. ii. Work with regional and state partners to mitigate negative impacts to Tigard from high traffic volumes traveling through Tigard on state facilities, including capacity enhancements on Highway 217 and Interstate 5. iii. Work with state and regional partners to develop alternative mobility standards in order to accommodate desired land development changes. Goal: 12.6 Fund an equitable, balanced, and sustainable transportation system that promotes the well -being of the community. Policies: 1. The City shall make street maintenance a funding priority. 2. The City shall seek to invest in capital projects that leverage other infrastructure investments. 3. The City shall seek opportunities for transportation investments that support transportation goals of efficiency, multi -modal access, and safety. Recommended Action Measures: i. Periodically review and revise transportation system development charges to ensure the cost of development is appropriately covered.. ii. Periodically review and evaluate the street maintenance fee to ensure the most appropriate and equitable calculations are being used. iii. Continue to seek grant monies to plan for and develop multi -modal infrastructure improvements. iv. Continue to submit project proposals for regional, state, and federal transportation monies to implement the Tigard 2035 TSP. City of Tigard 9 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP 12. TRANSPORTATION construction. Modern transportation planning emphasizes the total transportation system. It considers all modes of transport which arc economically feasible to a state, region urban area .(Goodman & Freund, Principals and Practices "Transportation Planning ") The Comprehensive Plan proposes a land use plan that encourages and facilitates balanced transportation development for the City. The plan recognizes that land uc urban environment. --• • it does not fully replace all olomonts of tho comprehensive plan adopted prior to the 2001 TSP. For this reason, a new Section has been added to the beginning of the Transportation Policies Section to encompass the system wide changes developed as part of the TSP process. Some of this information is repeated and expanded upon in other policy sections. Where a policy or implementation strategy d Soction 1: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM tre Fi *b • Much of the traffic within Tigard is through traffic with origins and destinations outside of Tigard. Plan. There is no continuous bicycle network in Tigard. schools, retail, parks and transit. City of Tigard 10 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP • Sogmonts of Highway 217 and k5 are over capacity and ORE 99W will continue to servo more through traffic in the future. • Travel time data on Highway 217 indicates that some of the slowest travel speeder -the- facility • In the development of the transportation system plan, seven goals wore identified which wore Goal 12.1 Transportation Systom POLICIES 1. PLAN, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IN A MANNER WHICH ENHANCES THE LIVABILITY OF TIGARD BY: a. PROPER LOCATION AND DESIGN OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES. b. ENCOURAGING PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY BY PROVIDING SAFE, SECURE AND DESIRABLE PEDESTRIAN ROUTES. C. ADDRESSING ISSUES OF EXCESSIVE SPEEDING AND THROUGH TRAFFIC ON LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREETS THROUGH A NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM SHOULD ADDRESS CORRECTIVE MEASURES FOR EXISTING PROBLEMS AND ASSURE THAT DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATES TRAFFIC CALMING. 2. PROVIDE A BALANCED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, INCORPORATING ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION {aNCLUDINC MOTOR VEHICLE, BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, TRANSIT AND OTHER MODES) BY: a. THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC STREET STANDARDS THAT RECOCNIZE THE MULTI PURPOSE NATURE OF THE STREET RIGHT OF WAY FOR Y, PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, TRANSIT, TRUCK AND AUTO USE. b. e e TIGARD, TO IMPROVE TRANSIT SERVICE TO TIGARD. FIXED ROUTE TRANSIT WILL PRIMARILY USE ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS IN TIGARD. DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO TRANSIT ROUTES WILL PROVIDE DIRECT PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY. C. CONSTRUCTION OF BICYCLE LANES ON ALL ARTERIALS AND COLLECTORS WITHIN TIGARD CONSISTENT WITH THE BICYCLE MASTER, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF COLLECTORS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT.. ALL SCHOOLS, PARKS, PUBLIC FACILITIES AND RETAIL AREAS SHALL STRIVE TO HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO A BIKEWAY. d. CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ON ALL STREETS WITHIN TICARD. ALL SCHOOLS, PARKS, PUBLIC FACILITIES AND RETAIL AREAS SHALL STRIVE TO HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO A SIDEWALK. e. DEVELOPMENT OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLANS WHICH LINK TO RECREATIONAL TRAILS. f. DESIGN LOCAL STREETS TO ENCOURAGE A REDUCTION IN TRIP LENGTH BY PROVIDING CONNECTIVITY AND LIMITING OUT OF DIRECTION TRAVEL AND PROVIDE CONNECTIVITY TO ACTIVITY CENTERS AND DESTINATIONS WITH A PRIORITY FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS. City of Tigard 11 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP g. TIGARD WILL PARTICIPATE IN VEHICLE TRIP REDUCTION STRATEGIES DEVELOPED REGIONALLY TARGETED TO ACHIEVE NON SINGLE OCCUPANT VEHICEL LEVELS OUTLINED IN TABLE 1.3 OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN. h. TIGARD WILL SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUTER RAIL SYSTEM AS PART OF THE REGIONAL TRANSIT NETWORK. 3. STRIVE TO ACHIEVE A SAFE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM BY THE DEVELOPMENT OF STREET STANDARDS, ACCESS MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND SPEED CONTROLS WHEN CONSTRUCTING STREETS, AND BY MAKING STREET MAINTENANCE A PRIORITY AND THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF ENGINEERING, EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT. a. DESIGN OF STREETS SHOULD RELATE TO THEIR INTENDED USE. b. DESIGN SAFE AND SECURE PEDESTRAIN AND BIKEWAYS BETWEEN PARKS AND OTHER ACTIVITY CENTERS IN TIGARD. C. DESIGNATE SAFE AND SECURE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS FOR EACH SCHOOL. ANY NEW RESIDENTIAL PROJECT SHOULD IDENTIFY THE SAFE PATH TO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN d. REFINE AND MAINTAIN ACCECSS MANAGEMENT STANDARDS FOR ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS TO IMPROVE SAFETY IN TIGARD. e. ESTABLISH A CITY MONITORING SYSTEM THAT REGULARLY EVALUATES, PRIORITIZE AND MITIGATES HIGH ACCIDENT LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY. f. NEW ROADWAYS SHALL MEET APPROPRIATE LIGHTING STANDARDS. EXISTING ROADWAYS SHALL BE SYSTEMATICALLY RETROFITTED WITH ROADWAY LIGHTING. g. REQUIRE NEW DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS TO AND TO GAIN SAFE RIGHT OF WAY, IF NOT ALREADY ON A PUBLIC STREET, AND INSTALL IMPROVEMENTS IN ROUGH PROPORTIONALITY TO THE DEVELOPMENT'S IMPACT) AND PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS. 4. SET AND MAINTAIN TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE MEASURES THAT: a. TIGARD AND REQUIRES ALL PUBLIC FACILITIES TO BE DESIGNED TO MEET THIS STANDARD. b. SET PARKING RATIOS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PARKING, WHILE PROVIDING AN INCENTIVE TO LIMIT THE USE OF THE SINGLE OCCUPANT VEHICLE. C. ENCOURAGE WORKING WITH OTHER TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS IN WASHINGTON NG TRI MET, METRO AND ODOT TO DEVELOP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN INTELLICENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INCLUDING COORDINATION OF TRAFFIC 5. DEVELOP TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND MINIMIZE OUT OF DIRECTION TRAVEL BY: a. THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. b. THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND LOCAL CONNECTIONS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CIRCULATION IN AND OUT OF THE NEIGHBORHOODS. C. WORK WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY AND ODOT TO DEVELOP AN EFFICIENT ARTERIAL GRID SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS WITHIN THE CITY, AND SERVES THROUGH CITY TRAFFIC. 6. PROVIDE FOR EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES THROUGH THE DESIGN OF ARTERIAL ROUTES, HIGHWAY ACCESS AND ADJACENT LAND USES IN WAYS THAT FACILITATE THE EFFICIENT MOVEMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND THE SAFE ROUTING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL AND STATE GUIDELINES. City of Tigard 12 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP 7. IMPLEMENT THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN (TSP) IN A COORDINATED MANNER BY COORDINATING AND COOPERATING WITH ADJACENT AGENCIES (INCLUDING WASHINGTON COUNTY, BEAVERTON, TUALATIN, LAKE OSWEGO, CITY OF PORTLAND, TRI MET, METRO AND ODOT) WHEN NECESSARY TO DEVELOP TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS WHICH BENEFIT THE REGION AS A WHOLE IN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF TIGARD. Recommended Action Measures i. Design streets and highways to respect the characteristics of the surrounding land uses, natural ii. Develop and maintain a pedestrian plan in Tigard, outlining pedestrian routes. Dcvclop sidewalk standards to define various widths, as necessary, for City street types. management (NTM) for use in new development and existing neighborhoods. Measures to be curb /sidowalkextensions, curving streets, divortors and /or other measures, as developed as part of a City NTM plan. series of -system maps and design standards for motor vehicles, bicycle, pedestrian, transit and truck facilities id. v. The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Tri Met service plans will be the guiding documents for development of Tigard's transit plan. The City s • - - = - - . - .•e. _ _ :e- ..e concurrent to street improvements when significant street extensions are completed. The City _ . _ :--e- - - - _ _ •• :•-. uses -to locate near transitways and require high intensity uses - . _ , ._ •• •• ercial sites) to provide transit facilities. When bus stops r ach 75 available within'/ mile from all transit routes and transit should be provided to schools and parks. lanes shall be designated. vii. Develop a pedestrian plan which connects key activity centers with adjacent access. Require viii. Standards for pedestrian facilities within Tigard will be developed and maintained. pedestrian networks. A primary facility in Tigard should link together Fenno Creek, Tualatin River Code to require now streets built to provide connectivity to incorporate traffic management design elements, particularly those which inhibit speeding. As a planning standard, require local streets to have connections every 539 feet i • - - • • - • - • • • - - • - - - between cul de sacs and /or grecnways where auto connectivity does not exist or is not feasible. B averton /Hillsboro ar a, with stop(s) in Tigard. City of Tigard 13 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 •TSP xii. A functional classification system shall be developed for Tigard which meets the City's needs and - - - . , . , , _ e, ... 1 . improve- sa#ety. xiv. Undertake a process of defining school routes for pedestrians by working with tho School District, citizens and developers. xv. Develop guidelines to provide access control standards and apply these standards to all new road compared with the standards and a reasonable attempt shall be made to comply (consolidating xvi. Develop a process to review traffic accident information regularly to systematically identify, application of the City's development code and standards for design. Require that the minimum City standards be mot for half street adjacent to developing r. :e-• - - - - - - - vehicles. xix. Monitor Metro and Washington County's current work to develop a level of service standard. Level —f service E (and demand to capacity ratio of 1.0 or less), Highway Capacity Manual, Chapters 15, 16, and 17 (or subsequent updated references) is recommended to balance provision of roadway capacity with level of • - ... •. . . .. .. . ... on state or County facilities and for 2010 Concept Areas (as defined in Table 1.2 of the RTP). The City will work to make the arterial & collector street systems operate effectively to discourage "cut through" traffic on neighborhood and local streets. xx. Work toward the eventual connection of streets identified on the Transportation plan map as development occurs, as funds arc available and opportunities arise. xxi. As outlined in Title 6 of the Metro Urban t Functional Plan, develop access connection standards. The arterial street system should facilitate street and pedestrian connectivity. ODOT to assure consistent laws and rogulatienc for the - • e:- - _ _ . _ - xxiii. Maintain plan and policy conformance to the– Regio• . . • .. . • ' . • - . .. . • ' : • • • Rule (OAR 660 012). Seek compatibility with all adjacent county and city jurisdiction plans. (to become Recommended Action Measures under Goal 12.5) iv. Prior to implementation of projects associated with the Highway 99W Corridor Plan, especially those requiring additional right -of -way or affecting property access, there shall be established protocols whereby affected property owners or businesses are made aware of pending improvements. Those that might be affected shall be informed and asked to be involved in the project development process as early as possible. City of Tigard 14 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP v. The City of Tigard shall state a position that alignment of the proposed 1 -5 / Hwy 99W Connector be established as one which reduces through traffic and freight movement on Highway 99W to the greatest extent possible; and that the City shall support this position and otherwise participate in the project as an active member of the 1 -5 / 99W Connector Steering Committee. vi. As part of the transportation management, planning and design process, the livability benefits of future Highway 99W improvements shall be publicly discussed and evaluated. vii. The City shall adopt Alternative B as contained in the Tigard 99W Plan as part of its Transportation System Plan and prioritize its recommendations. Subsequently, the City shall, in conjunction with other agencies, jurisdictions, and stakeholders, develop action plans to implement the alternative's specific project recommendations. Action plans to implement Alternative B shall include design and engineering strategies, funding measures, and stakeholder and citizen engagement. Reasonable time frames shall be associated with the action plans. viii. Other transportation and land development projects within the vicinity of Highway 99W shall be evaluated to determine potential negative or positive impacts on the facility. Negative impacts shall be avoided or mitigated. Furthermore, it is important that solutions to Highway 99W problems be evaluated to assess impacts on other streets, and that negative impacts in these circumstances are avoided or mitigated and positive impacts promoted. ix. A land use planning effort shall be a priority for future City / state efforts to recreate the Highway 99W corridor. In particular, coordinated land use and transportation planning is essential to promote transit as a viable transportation option. x. The City should be imaginative and "think outside the box" with the purpose of creating a safe, attractive, transit oriented, and vibrant urban corridor along Highway 99W. When there are obvious benefits to specific physical improvements, the City should request design exceptions from ODOT. xi. In the near term, the City and ODOT shall develop an Access Management Plan for Highway 99W. Each property identified as needing access management treatment shall be treated as unique. A one -size fits all approach should not be used. The economic vitality of businesses is important. xii. Implementing improved transit service should be an ongoing priority with the long -term objective of light rail service along the Highway 99W corridor. If light rail is not possible within the reasonable future, then improved bus service /rubber tired vehicles shall serve as an alternative until it is. xiii. Highway 99W Action Plans shall seek to enhance the economic vitality of the corridor through transportation, aesthetic land use, and other improvements. In addition, resources shall be used to coordinate business development and retention activities, and aid in communication among the business community and city government. Section 2: TRAFFICWAYS Koy Findings • A ncod exists to place all of the existing public local and collector streets in the Tigard City Limits under the City's jurisdiction. • - - e•• - - ' - ' - - —e.• - - - - - - - :e°. - e . e - . - • e .. tho Washington County area. • Between 77 -83% of Tigard residents commute to work by auto as single occupants. City of Tigard 15 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP ••..e -- . I•S through the City, has the highest traffic volumes, congestion and accident[s] rates within the roquiromonts. • Major residential growth during the planning period is expected to occur in the westerly and • A need exists during the planning period to complete a collector street system between Scholl° location of those connections needs to be coordinated between the City, County, State and [the} • A need exists to complete the collector street system wit•' • - - - - - • - - - - - • - - Deal 12.2 Trafficways POl I S IES 1. THE CITY SHALL PLAN FOR A SAFE AND EFFICIENT STREET AND ROADWAY SYSTEM THAT MEETS CURRENT NEEDS AND ANTICIPATED FUTURE CROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. 2. THE CITY SHALL PROVIDE FOR EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS WITHIN THE CITY AND THE METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH 3. THE CITY SHALL REQUIRE AS A PRECONDITION TO DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL THAT: a. DEVELOPMENT ABUT A PUBLICLY DEDICATED STREET OR HAVE ADEQUATE ACCESS APPROVED BY THE APPROPRIATE APPROVAL AUTHORITY; b. STREET RICHT OF WAY BE DEDICATED WHERE THE STREET IS SUBSTANDARD IN WIDTH; c. THE DEVELOPER COMMIT TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STREETS, CURBS AND SIDEWALKS TO CITY STANDARDS WITHIN THE DEVELOPMENT; • ! ! _ e VELOPERS PARTICIPATE IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF EXISTING STREETS, CURBS AND SIDEWALKS TO THE EXTENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT'S IMPACTS; c. STREET IMPROVEMENTS BE MADE AND STREET SIGNS OR SIGNALS BE PROVIDED WHEN THE DEVELOPMENT IS FOUND TO CREATE OR INTENSIFY A TRAFFIC HAZARD; f. TRANSIT STOPS, BUS TURNOUT LANES AND SHELTERS BE PROVIDED WHEN THE PROPOSED USE OF A TYPE WHICH GENERATES TRANSIT RIDERSHIP; City of Tigard 16 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Iearing Tigard 2035 TSP g. PARKING SPACES BE SET ASIDE AND MARKED FOR CARS OPERATED BY DISABLED PERSONS AND THAT THE SPACES BE LOCATED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE ENTRANCE DESIGNED FOR DISABLED PERSONS; AND h. LAND BE DEDICATED TO IMPLEMENT THE BICYCLE /PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR I,'4 ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED PLAN. /1. A CHANGE IN ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION, OR LOCATION SHALL REQUIRE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TRANSPORTATION MAP, , THE MAP WILL BE AMENDED BY DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF THE ROADWAY—AND DESICNATINC ITS CLASSIFICATION. 5. THE CITY SHALL SUPPORT THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW AND CAPACITY AT THE INTERCHANGE OF 15 AND HIGHWAY 217 /KRUSE WAY. HOWEVER, THE CITY RETAINS THE PREROGATIVE TO REVIEW, COMMENT AND CONCUR WITH THE ACTUAL ALIGNMENTS OF THE PROJECT. 6. THE CITY SHALL ADOPT THE FOLLOWING TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY —IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE PLANNED LAND USES IN THE TICARD TRIANGLE: a. Highway 00W should retain a 5 lane section throughout the study ar a, except whcro necessary to accommodate adjacent development impacts, spot capacity improvements, and intersection improvements, b. 72nd Avcnuc should be widened to four lanes with left turn lanes at major intersections and the Hunziker /Hampton overcrossing should be constructed. These two improvements will provide additional roadway capacity for circulation within tho Triangle and for access to and from the intorchange; thoroby providing further additional capacity at this interchango. For the buildout 217/72nd Avenue interchange. c. The Hampton /Hunziker connection is only justified based on its operational relief to the 72nd of a loop ramp from southbound 72nd Avenue to northbound Highway 217 would provide d. Accoss from Dartmouth to northbound Highway 217 is critical to Tigard Trianglo traffic circulation, therefore, it should be studied as part of the Highway 217 corridor analysis to be performed by area of the Tigard Triangle would have tho option to access northbound Highway 217 from o. Analysis indicatos that there is a long term (20 30 y ors) need for Dartmouth Road to continuo distributor roads from the Highway 217/72nd Avenue interchange through the Highway Dartmouth extension to Hall Boulevard should be constructed only if further system Street. f. Adopt the functional clacsifioation plan for streets internal to the Tigard Triangle as shown on 1. Local street spacing shall bo a maximum of 660 foot. 2. Access way spacing shall be a maximum of 330 feet. 3. Spacing of signalized intersections on Major Arterials shall be a minimum of 600 feet. City of Tigard 17 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP g. The transportation projects described in this section should be added to the City of Tigard's Ian. The City, ODOT and Metro should work to include these improvements in regional and state implementation programs. (Rev. Ord. 91 13; Ord. 06 '12) 7. THE CITY SHALL ADOPT THE FOLLOWING PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE AND PUBLIC TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING AND PLANNED LAND USES IN THE WASHINGTON SQUARE REGIONAL CENTER: a. b. C. 7- d . --=- - _ - -• - - -- - = - A • - -' Locust Street to provide a four legged intersection at Locust Street. Construct curb extensions, Street. e. - f. = _ Bikeway along Ash Creek. 9. - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - -- - -- - - - - - -- - - - population using existing resources. h. i. neighborhoods and activity centers, with particular - - - - • • - - - - • - -••e - Bikeway along Ash Creek. 1 - - : - - - = - - - - • - - proposed connections across Highway 217. Initially a shuttle bus, in the future this service could be converted to some type of fixed route system. k. Transit Center Improvements: Construct capacity and facility improvements (e.g. real time M. - _ • -- - - -- - - City of Tigard 18 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP travel demand management program for the R- e' e • . _ • - - - . s of this decreasing demand for cinglo occupant vehicles within tho management strategies, transit system improvements, and travel demand management programs. The City of Tigard, Beaverton, Washington County, Tri Met, Metro, ODOT and for the area. (Rev. Ord. 02 12) 8. THE CITY SHALL ADOPT THE FOLLOWING AUTO AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING AND PLANNED LAND USES IN THE WASHINGTON SQUARE REGIONAL CENTER: a. Near Term Traffic Operations Improvements: Small scale roadway operations improvement projects shall be implemonted in tho noar futuro. These improvomonts correct existing cyctom 2. Construct a separate eastbound right turn lano from Hall Boulevard to Scholls Ferry 3. Construct pedestrian improvements throughout the district. 4. Develop a shuttle system connecting Lincoln Center, Washington Square Mall and Nimbus Business Park. 5. Evaluate and confirm that the southbound Hall Boulevard right turn only lane into the Washington Square Mall at Palmblad Lane should be eliminatod. Rectripc as 6. Develop signal timing improvements on Hall Boulevard that includo capabilities to allow 7. Develop direct access from the Washington Square Mall to the Target Store so that motorists do not have to travel on Hall Boulevard when traveling between the two facilities 8. In cooperation with the City of Beaverton and Tri Met, identify a new Park & Ride site to b. C. North: Mall to Nimbus Connection: Construct a bridge over Highway 217 connecting the roadway, bike lanes, sidewalks and facilities for transit. The bridge is intended to be a facility for d. 1. North of Scholls Forry Road: Modify the existing roadway (north of Scholls Forry Road) to a 3 lane facility with parking, bike lanes and sidewalks. Potential for streetscapc e. sidewalks between SW Locust Street and SW Oak Street. f. _ = constructed to 3 lane standards with sidewalks and bike lanes at five lane limits between Olecon again. In the interim, and as possible the City of Tigard or ODOT would acquire the right of way City of Tigard 19 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP As a three or five lane facility, this project includes landscaped median with designated left turn pockets that also provide for improved pedestrian crossing opportunities. This is consistent with Metro the r, ■ 9 - _ •- : • - - - - - • -• . . . . . . . . . .- 3 4 c e • sttndo wit -p r1Iu - -bikt. -lanes and- Sidewalks. Potential for ctrectscape improvements a three lane section with parking, bike lanes, sidewalks and other streetscape improvements to I. SW Oak Street: Modify the roadway to provide 2 lane section with parking, bike lanes and k. - Center as shown on Figure 1. The following policies apply to local ctroots within tho regional c e n t e r : 1. Local street spacing shall be a maximum of 530 feet. 2. Access way spacing shall bo a maximum of 330 feet. 3. Spacing of signalized intersections on Major Arterials shall be a minimum of 600 feet. d. Existing rights of way will, to tho greatest extent possible, be utilized for a local street I. The transportation projects described in this section should be added to the City of Tigard's. (Roy. Ord. 02 12) i. The City shall develop, adopt and implement a master street plan that anticipates all needed trafficway improvements so as to plan for the necessary available resources to develop these streets when they arc needed. ii. The City shall develop, maintain and implement a capital improvements program which: a. Is consistent with the land use policies of the Comprehensive Plan; transit modes within tho rights of way; o. Meets local needs for improved transportation services; f. Pursues and establishes other funding sources from the federal, state, regional and /or local agencies; and City of Tigard 20 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP g. Designates tho timing of such projocts to ensuro thoir installation when thoco facilitios are- needed The City shall specify stroct dosign standards within tho Tigard Community Dovolopment Code. iv. The City shall maintain thc carrying capacity of arterials and collectors by reducing curb cuts of the dcvelopmont procoss. Tho Community Dovolopmont Code shall stato the access nocossary rights of way[s] and install necessary street improvoments to the City's standards when such improvements have not been done prior to the developer's proposals. These vi. The City shall control and limit the number of access points and will signalize trafficways in a ve* icularemissions. vii. The City shall include provisions in thc Tigard Community Development Code which addresses a. Building setback roquiroments; b. Requirements for landscaping and screening and through other site design criteria for visual enhancomont; c. Limiting residontial land usos along major arterial trafficways; and d. Sign controls. viii City shall coordinate their planning efforts with adjacent cities and other agencies e.g., Pe !Pe Section 3: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Key Findings . . • - _ .. epolitan Transportation District of Oregon (Tri Met) is responsible for Countics. • Presently, there are Eleven (11) bus lines that service the Tigard area. incroaso energy efficiency. • Work trips and shopping trips are most conducive to mass transportation. • The proposed downtown Tri Mot Tigard transfer contor will incroaco corvice and lossen travel timo for ridors. City of Tigard 21 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP heal 12.3 Public Transportation POLICIES 1. THE CITY SHALL COORDINATE WITH TRI MET TO PROVIDE FOR A PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA WHICH: a. MEETS THE NEEDS OF BOTH THE CURRENT AND PROJECTED, FOR THE TIGARD COMMU4I-T-Y-; b. ADDRESSES THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF A TRANSIT DEPENDENT POPULATIQN; c. REDUCES POLLUTION AND TRAFFIC; AND d. REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION. a. LOCATING LAND INTENSIVE USES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO TRANSITWAYS; b. INCORPORATING PROVISIONS INTO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE WHICH REQUIRE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE TRANSIT FACILITIES; AND c. SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY TRI MET AND OTHER GROUPS TO PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED. have service. provide transit facilities e.g., pull offs and shelters, if such developments are located adjacent to transit routes. iii. The City shall propose land use densities, within the Comprehensive Plan, along transit iv. The City shall work with Tri Met and other transit providers to encourage transit service for the ourage its citizens to use mass transit systems, w vi. The City shall coordinate with the transit providers to encourage carpooling and investigate if Section 1: TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DISADVANTAGED Tri Met is responsible for providing handicappod - • - - --•:• ' - - - e - - - - - - - special transit services by social service agencies. T.,_Met + a the detailed special handicapped transit planning necessary to identify ••: e :••:• _ - - plan for mooting federal requirements --fer City of Tigard 22 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP Goal 12.4 Transportation for the Disadvantaged POLICIES 8.1.1 THE CITY SHALL COORDINATE WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY, TRI MET AND OTHER REGIONAL AND STATE AGENCIES IN THE IDENTIFICATION AND ACCOMMODATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. i. The City shall roquiro, through the implementation process, that parking spaces be set aside locations. ii. The City shall continue to coordinate with [the] appropriate agencies in the identification and Section 5: PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PATHWAYS Key Findings • As the City of Tigard continues to grow, more people may rely on the bicycle and pedestrian • In 1071, the City Council adopted a Comprehensive Pedestrian /Bicycle Pathway Plan. • The City has required adjacent development to install that portion of the bicycle /pedestrian • The City has implemented portions of the adopted plan through the City's overlay program. pedestrians use the same system. GeeV 12.5 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathways POLICIES 8.5.1 THE CITY SHALL LOCATE BICYCLE /PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS IN A MANNER WHICH PROVIDES FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE USERS, SAFE AND CONVENIENT MOVEMENT IN ALL PARTS OF THE CITY, BY DEVELOPING THE PATHWAY SYSTEM SHOWN ON THE ADOPTED PEDESTRIAN /BIKEWAY PLAN. i. The City shall review each development roquest adjacont to ar as proposed for podestrian /biko ii. The City shall review and update the adoptod Pedestrian /Bikeway Plan on a regular basis to iii. The City shall coordinate with Washington County to connect the City's Pedestrian /Bike City of Tigard 23 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP Pathway system to the County's system. iv. City codes shall include provisions which prohibit motor driven vehicles on designated and Section 6: RAILROADS Kcy Findings • Tigard is serviced by Southern Pacific and Burlington Northern railroad lines which carry strictly freight through the City Limits. • Within the downtown ar a ach railroad company ha^ ' _ e • There should only be one set of railroad tracks traversing tho downtown area. Tho City is in the process of discussing this issue with both railroads. • Many of the commercial and industrial businesses within Tigard rely on the railroads for the shipping and rocciving of goods. • Tho City is currontly coordinating the upgrading of all tho railroad crossings within Tigard with tho railroads. Geal: 12.6 Railroads POLICIES 8.6.1 THE CITY SHALL COOPERATE WITH THE RAILROADS IN FACILITATING RAIL FREIGHT SERVICE TO THOSE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY THAT DEPEND ON RAILROAD SERVICE. Recommended - Action Measures • - _' - . _ . oordinate with the Southern Pacific and Burlington Northern 2. The City shall dosignatc adequate commercial and industrial land within close proximity to existing railroad sorvico linos to Dace railroad accessibility to those businesses that roly on the service. (Rev. Ord. 02 03) City of Tigard 24 Goal 12: Transportation City Council Public Hearing Tigard 2035 TSP EXHIBIT C liAll UI MEMORANDUM TIGARD TO: Mayor Dirksen and City Council FROM: Judith Gray, Sr. Transportation Planner & Darren Wyss, Sr. Planner RE: 2035 Transportation System Plan Hearing. Summary of Supporting Documentation CC: Craig Prosser, Ron Bunch, Susan Hartnett DATE: September 29, 2010 This memorandum is provided to assist you in your review of materials for the Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA2010 -0001, Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. In addition to this memorandum (Attachment 1), the following documents are included as attachments: 2. CPA2010 -0001 Ordinance Exhibit A Planning Commission recommended TSP, Volume 1 Exhibit B Goal 12 Comprehensive Plan amendment Exhibit C • Supplemental Staff Report - 2035 Transportation System Plan, September 29, 2010 • Emails received on June 21 in advance of Public Hearing • Staff memorandum: Ash Avenue & Walnut Avenue Downtown Projects, June 17, 2010 • Staff memorandum: Response to Citizen Comments, June 16, 2010 • Staff Report, June 14, 2010 3. Minutes from the Planning Commission Public Hearing, June 21, 2010 4. PowerPoint presentation slides is \lrpin \tgm grants \ tsp_ biennium07 _09 \councilmaterials \oct 12 hearing \attach 1. council tsp hearing - document road map of attachments.doc lAll q MEMORANDUM TIGARD TO: Mayor Dirksen and City Council FROM: Judith Gray, Sr. Transportation Planner & Darren Wyss, Sr. Planner RE: Supplemental Staff Report - 2035 Transportation System Plan DATE: September 29, 2010 This memorandum provides a summary of oral testimony from citizens at the June 21, 2010 Planning Commission Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA2010 -00001 and provides supplemental findings that support the Planning Commission action and legislative intent regarding compliance with statewide planning goals. Public Comment The Tigard Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 21, 2010 pertaining to Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA2010 -00001 Transportation System Plan (TSP). In advance of the hearing, a staff report and subsequent addenda were provided to the Planning Commission which summarized, among other things, the public involvement process throughout the development of the TSP, up to the day of the public hearing. Public comments received through this process are included in Exhibit C. Three citizens testified at the June 21 Planning Commission hearing: one in support of the TSP and two opposed. All of the testimony pertained to the proposed Ash Avenue and Walnut Street projects (Projects 18 and 27). The testimony and responses are summarized below: Citizen Comment: One citizen testified in support of the TSP and specifically supported the Ash Avenue bridge. She stated that the project would be an improvement for circulation and is needed for future density. She suggested it could be maintained as a bicycle /pedestrian /emergency access and converted to a two -way traffic street in the future. Staff Response: None Citizen Comments: Two citizens testified in opposition to the plan. One cited the Ash Avenue bridge, and concerns about potential wetland impacts and resulting flooding as well as increased traffic. The second raised concern about the Walnut extension to Ash Avenue. She suggested Frewing Street would be a reasonable alternative. is \lrpin \tgm grants\ tsp_biennium07_09 \ councilmaterials \ oct 12 hearing \attach 2 exh c5 supplemental staff report - pc hearing outcome v 2.doc Staff Response: Potential environmental impacts would be addressed in an engineering analysis before construction of these projects could take place. Potential traffic impacts and phasing options with potential pedestrian /bike /emergency access limitations could be addressed as part of an Ash Avenue Corridor Study, which was recommended in the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan. The Ash Avenue Corridor Study was not included in the draft TSP that the Planning Commission had reviewed. PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION Upon consideration of the public comments and testimony along with staff responses and potential recommendation options, Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the TSP with the following changes: • An Ash Avenue Corridor Plan was included among the "Future Plans and Studies" identified in Table 5 -4. • The timeframes for the two projects shown in Table 5 -6 were changed from "Near- Term" to "Mid- Term" in order to ensure that the corridor plan could be conducted prior to construction. Supplemental Findings These findings are in addition to, and not substitutes for, the findings in the June 14, 2010 staff report for CPA2010- 00001. They address the basis for the Planning Commission decision on June 21, 2010 and clarify Council's legislative intent in adopting the 2035 TSP. Statewide Planning Goal 1— Citizen Involvement This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans and changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents. Supplemental Findings: This goal was achieved (further to the measures identified in the original staff report) through the public comment opportunities and responses leading up to and including the Planning Commission Public Hearing. Public notice and contact information was provided sufficient to receive comments via email and telephone, and to accommodate oral testimony at the hearing. Comments were used as a basis for additional background research and modification to the TSP. Statewide Planning Goal 12: Transportation To provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economic transportation system. Supplemental Findings: Based on public testimony, written and oral, and consideration of options presented by staff, Planning Commission recommended adoption with amendments to the implementation elements of the draft TSP. Specifically, an additional item was added to the future plans and studies listed in Table 5 -4: -- "Ash Avenue -- Walnut Street Extension Corridor Study" -- to ensure an sufficient opportunity for public involvement in is \lrpin \tgm grants \tsp_biennium07_09 \councilmaterials \oct 12 hearing \attach 2 exh c5 supplemental staff report - pc hearing outcome v 2.doc future planning for Projects 18 and 27. Also, Table 5 -6 was modified to identify the time frames for both projects as mid -term rather than near -term. Goal 12 is further satisfied through regulatory elements included in the TSP, which are described in the Policy /Regulatory Elements section on pages 47 through 59, including Figure 5 -2 Roadway Functional Classifications. This section identifies the functional classifications and, where applicable, references specific standards implemented through the Tigard Development Code Title 18. These standards and their regulatory function are not changed as a direct result of the TSP adoption; however, under certain headings (e.g., Street Design Standards, Intersection Performance Standards) further review of the standards is recommended by the TSP. Background material used in development of the TSP is included in Volumes 2 and 3. The documents do not contain any changes in policies, plans, or standards. Rather, these volumes include reference materials and technical memoranda developed through the TSP process using methods in keeping with accepted industry standards and practices. These materials were available to the public and interested parties as they were developed and throughout the TSP update process through the project web site. They were also presented at public meetings and were the basis of the technical review by the Citizen Advisory Committee. They are not included in the staff report but are included as part of the public record. Recommendations 1. Planning Commission recommends approval of the 2035 Transportation System Plan CPA 2010 - 00001. 2. Staff recommends that the record be augmented by the supplemental findings contained herein. is \lrpin \tgm grants \ tsp_biennium07_09 \ councilmaterials \oct 12 hearing \attach 2 exh c5 supplemental staff report - pc hearing outcome v 2.doc From: jefku @comcast.net Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 12:06 PM To: Darren Wyss Subject: TSP June 20, 2010 City of Tigard Tigard Planning Commission Re: Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Adoption / Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2010 -00001 Dear Planning Commission members: TRAILS — Many people use trails, myself included. However, trails do NOT belong in every greenway /open space left in Tigard. We must keep some greenways, etc. FREE of trails in order to minimize human disturbance and protect these Goal 5 Significant habitat resources. This is important, as the remaining greenways, etc. provide crucial habitat for songbirds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, waterfowl and many other species. Placing trails in these important areas can displace wildlife and cause serious disruption to migration corridors, breeding habitat, etc. Tigard has a number of State listed Sensitive - critical species that depend on their survivial for these remaining habitats; the Red - legged frog and Western pond and painted turtles utilize Summer Creek and the adjacent riparian corridor and remaining uplands for feeding, basking, overwintering and breeding habitats. Summer Creek trail /new crossing: The proposed Transportation Plan has a new proposed trail going through the riparian corridor /floodplain along Summer Creek (see map) as well as a crossing of the creek from Katherine Street to 116 Street. We adamantly OPPOSE this crossing of the stream as well as the proposed trail along Summer Creek. These would seriously compromise the intact riparian corridor along the creek, disrupt and disturb the habitat as well as the migration corridor for a host of species including migratory birds, the State listed painted turtle and waterfowl. This is one of the few, remaining areas in Tigard that still has native turtles and we need to leave it alone! This proposed trail would not help to get people from point A to B as argued by a certain person in Tigard. Rather, it would be more prudent and cost efficient to install sidewalks on existing streets as well as safe crossings across SW 121 and other well used crossings. The cost estimate by the consultant last year was over $300,000!! just for the creek crossing and path to 116 That is a waste of taxpayer dollars and should be used for building safe street crossings instead! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND REMOVING THE SUMMER CREEK TRAIL /CREEK CROSSING from the TSP for the above reasons. We do not want it, neighbors don't want it and most important, wildlife does not want it in their habitat. Fanno Creek Park trails; We OPPOSE any new trails that cross wetlands within Fanno Creek Park. Tigard is working with CWS to create a new meander of Fanno Creek. We cannot support any new trails in this area since this area is significant wildlife habitat and is one of few remaining crucial habitats for western pond turtles, which are highly sensitive to disturbance and are State listed. Rather, the existing, eroding trail to the south of the creek should be removed, and trails should be kept out of this area. Metro's Green Trail Guidelines; the proposed TSP and any discussion of where to place any new trails should follow Metro's Green Trail Guidelines, which state that trails should AVOID stream crossings and riparian corridors. There is a reason for this, as these areas are considered Significant Habitat, and it is important to avoid and minimize disturbance to these very special areas that harbor a host of listed and declining species. Safe Crossings: Rather than build new trails, which also are Very costly, we would like to see sidewalks and crossings installed along /across streets to get people to walk more and get out of their cars. One example of this is the need for a crossing at SW 121 and Tigard Place. People already use this crossing to get to Summer Lake Park. Another area that needs safe, marked crossings is at SW North Dakota Street and 115 Tigard's Comprehensive Plan (CP) — The city of Tigard recently revised the CP, of which Policy 6 of the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space section states that "The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to solely provide protection of natural resources.... ". And Policy 17 of this section of the CP states that "The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways that preserve, protect, and restore Tigard's natural resources, including rare, or state and federal listed species,... ". Both of these policies were written by citizens including myself, who served on the committee for over a year, who are very concerned about natural resources in Tigard, and who wanted to make sure that these policies in the revised CP would protect our fish and wildlife and habitats. We specifically agreed and then stated in our meetings with city staff during development of the Natural Resources section of the CP that areas such as Summer Creek should NOT have new trails or stream crossings in order to make sure that wildlife and habitats were protected from disturbance, impacts, etc. The proposed TSP should adequately address existing goals and policies as mentioned above, which, in its current form, we believe it fails to do regarding the placement of new trails, etc. Goals and policies in TSP; Upon reviewing the proposed goals and policies, we note that under Goal 1, there is a policy that states "The City shall strive to protect the environment.... ". Why is the wording always weakened when it comes to protecting the environment in Tigard ?? This wording should be changed to "The City Shall protect the environment...." Just drop the word "strive" which weakens the policy and as we note, no other policy here has the word strive in it. Again, under Goal 1, The next policy is worded "The city shall mitigate impacts to the natural environment.... ". Rather, this should be changed to "The city shall AVOID impacts to the natural environment associated with proposed transportation... ". Again, it is a weak policy in its present form and needs to be better. Citizens understand and are quite aware that mitigation often fails, and the best policy in the first place is to always AVOID any impacts to the natural environment, especially in Tigard's case where we already are in a state of having lost much of our uplands and riparian habitats. We can never replace what is lost. Under Goal 3, there needs to be a new policy added that addresses natural resources and avoids impacts to fish, wildlife, etc. which currently is lacking under this goal. Our recommendation for a new policy is as follows: The City shall avoid placing any new trails and stream crossings in riparian habitats, significant habitat, greenways or across any streams in order to avoid impacts to these significant resources. Streets; In the proposed TSP are several streets which are NOT needed, are too costly and most importantly, would cause too much environmental damage by crossing Fanno Creek and removing riparian habitat, etc. These include: Extension of Wall street across Fanno Creek Extension of Ash Street across Fanno Creek Extension of Walnut Street across Fanno Creek These need to be removed from the TSP permanently. Citizens do not want them, they are too costly, they would disrupt existing neighborhoods, they would cause too much damage and disturbance to Fanno Creek and the surrounding Significant Habitats and they would only cause more traffic problems by increasing traffic in these areas. Sincerely, Susan Beilke and Jeff Paine June 20, 2010 City of Tigard Tigard Planning Commission Re: Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Adoption / Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2010 -00001 Dear Planning Commission members: The city of Tigard has developed a preliminary transportation plan (TSP) for the next 25 years. We appreciate the time and effort that have gone into developing this plan. However, I have lived here now for over 20 years and as a biologist and wildlife advocate, have been very concerned over the lack of protection and conservation of our natural resources in many instances as new development continues along with the infrastructure of roads, etc. Our new transportation plan MUST consider and incorporate much stronger protections for our remaining natural resources in order to adequately conserve the remaining habitats and fish and wildlife. Our comments are as follows: • TRAILS — Many people use trails, myself included. However, trails do NOT belong in every greenway /open space left in Tigard. We must keep some greenways, etc. FREE of trails in order to minimize human disturbance and protect these Goal 5 Significant habitat resources. This is important, as the remaining greenways, etc. provide crucial habitat for songbirds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, waterfowl and many other species. Placing trails in these important areas can displace wildlife and cause serious disruption to migration corridors, breeding habitat, etc. Tigard has a number of State listed Sensitive - critical species that depend on their survivial for these remaining habitats; the Red - legged frog and Western pond and painted turtles utilize Summer Creek and the adjacent riparian corridor and remaining uplands for feeding, basking, overwintering and breeding habitats. • Summer Creek trail /new crossing: The proposed Transportation Plan has a new proposed trail going through the riparian corridor /floodplain along Summer Creek (see map) as well as a crossing of the creek from Katherine Street to 116 Street. We adamantly OPPOSE this crossing of the stream as well as the proposed trail along Summer Creek. These would seriously compromise the intact riparian corridor along the creek, disrupt and disturb the habitat as well as the migration corridor for a host of species including migratory birds, the State listed painted turtle and waterfowl. This is one of the few, remaining areas in Tigard that still has native turtles and we need to leave it alone! This proposed trail would not help to get people from point A to B as argued by a certain person in Tigard. Rather, it would be more prudent and cost efficient to install sidewalks on existing streets as well as safe crossings across SW 121 and other well used crossings. The cost estimate by the consultant last year was over $300,000!! just for the creek crossing and path to 116 That is a waste of taxpayer dollars and should be used for building safe street crossings instead! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND REMOVING THE SUMMER CREEK TRAIL /CREEK CROSSING from the TSP for the above reasons. We do not want it, neighbors don't want it and most important, wildlife does not want it in their habitat. • Fanno Creek Park trails; We OPPOSE any new trails that cross wetlands within Fanno Creek Park. Tigard is working with CWS to create a new meander of Fanno Creek. We cannot support any new trails in this area since this area is significant wildlife habitat and is one of few remaining crucial habitats for western pond turtles, which are highly sensitive to disturbance and are State listed. Rather, the existing, eroding trail to the south of the creek should be removed, and trails should be kept out of this area. • Metro's Green Trail Guidelines; the proposed TSP and any discussion of where to place any new trails should follow Metro's Green Trail Guidelines, which state that trails should AVOID stream crossings and riparian corridors. There is a reason for this, as these areas are considered Significant Habitat, and it is important to avoid and minimize disturbance to these very special areas that harbor a host of listed and declining species. • Safe Crossings: Rather than build new trails, which also are Very costly, we would like to see sidewalks and crossings installed along /across streets to get people to walk more and get out of their cars. One example of this is the need for a crossing at SW 121 and Tigard Place. People already use this crossing to get to Summer Lake Park. Another area that needs safe, marked crossings is at SW North Dakota Street and 115 • Tigard's Comprehensive Plan (CP) — The city of Tigard recently revised the CP, of which Policy 6 of the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space section states that "The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to solely provide protection of natural resources.... ". And Policy 17 of this section of the CP states that "The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways that preserve, protect, and restore Tigard's natural resources, including rare, or state and federal listed species,... ". Both of these policies were written by citizens including myself, who served on the committee for over a year, who are very concerned about natural resources in Tigard, and who wanted to make sure that these policies in the revised CP would protect our fish and wildlife and habitats. We specifically agreed and then stated in our meetings with city staff during development of the Natural Resources section of the CP that areas such as Summer Creek should NOT have new trails or stream crossings in order to make sure that wildlife and habitats were protected from disturbance, impacts, etc. The proposed TSP should adequately address existing goals and policies as mentioned above, which, in its current form, we believe it fails to do regarding the placement of new trails, etc. • Environmental Resources Map, Figure 4 -1; This map is not accurate and needs to be revised before this TSP can be adopted! For example, it does not show all the water bodies in Tigard, nor does it adequately show all of the significant Goal 5 resources or the floodplain areas. • Goals and policies in TSP; Upon reviewing the proposed goals and policies, we note that under Goal 1, there is a policy that states "The City shall strive to protect the environment.... ". Why is the wording always weakened when it comes to protecting the environment in Tigard ?? This wording should be changed to "The City Shall protect the environment...." Just drop the word "strive" which weakens the policy and as we note, no other policy here has the word strive in it. o Again, under Goal 1, The next policy is worded "The city shall mitigate impacts to the natural environment.... ". Rather, this should be changed to "The city shall AVOID impacts to the natural environment associated with proposed transportation... ". Again, it is a weak policy in its present form and needs to be better. Citizens understand and are quite aware that mitigation often fails, and the best policy in the first place is to always AVOID any impacts to the natural environment, especially in Tigard's case where we already are in a state of having lost much of our uplands and riparian habitats. We can never replace what is lost. o Under Goal 3, there needs to be a new policy added that addresses natural resources and avoids impacts to fish, wildlife, etc. which currently is lacking under this goal. Our recommendation for a new policy is as follows: The City shall avoid placing any new trails and stream crossings in riparian habitats, significant habitat, greenways or across any streams in order to avoid impacts to these significant resources. • Streets; In the proposed TSP are several streets which are NOT needed, are too costly and most importantly, would cause too much environmental damage by crossing Fanno Creek and removing riparian habitat, etc. These include: o Extension of Wall street across Fanno Creek o Extension of Ash Street across Fanno Creek o Extension of Walnut Street across Fanno Creek These need to be removed from the TSP permanently. Citizens do not want them, they are too costly, they would disrupt existing neighborhoods, they would cause too much damage and disturbance to Fanno Creek and the surrounding Significant Habitats and they would only cause more traffic problems by increasing traffic in these areas. • Bus transportation; many of our major streets including Tigard Street west of downtown, do not have bus transportation. This should be a MAJOR focus and part of our new TSP. We recommend the city go back and adequately address how bus transportation can meet the needs of the future of Tigard. We would rather have more buses than any new streets, it would be much cheaper and environmentally friendly if we had buses running on biofuels as many cities now do. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the proposed TSP. In conclusion, we believe that to wisely plan for the future transportation needs of Tigard, while at the same time protecting and conserving our remaining natural resources, that Tigard should focus on creating new safe street crossings for pedestrians, focus on new bus routes within the city and drop plans for new trails that negatively impact our remaining natural resources. Sincerely, Susan Beilke Board member, Fans of Fanno Creek Director, The Turtle Conservancy " City of Tigard TIGARD Memorandum To: President Walsh and Members of the Planning Commission From: Judith Gray, Senior Transportation Planner Re: Ash Avenue and Walnut Avenue Downtown Projects Date: June 17, 2010 At the June 21 public hearing, Planning Commission will be asked to make a recommendation to City Council regarding the 2035 Transportation System Plan (TSP) Update. Planning Commission could 1) recommend approval in its current form; 2) recommend approval with changes; or 3) recommend it not be approved, without specific changes identified. Three related projects in the 2035 TSP involve Ash Avenue and Walnut Street in downtown and have been the subject of concern. The projects are: #17: Ash Avenue crossing the railroad tracks. This will be a critical connectivity improvement for downtown. It does not seem to part of the concern. #18 — Ash Avenue bridge over Fanno Creek. #27 — Walnut Street Extension from 99W to Ash Avenue. You are aware that there are strong opinions about these projects, both for and against. This memorandum provides some background on these projects and suggests possible direction as you consider your recommendation to Council regarding the TSP. Potential Recommendation Based on a review of past plans and concerns raised by citizens currently and in the past, one option for the Planning Commission would be to recommend the following changes to the TSP: 1. Add a new project: An Ash Avenue Corridor Study, consistent with the recommendation of the TDIP (more on this below). Such efforts -- including traffic analysis, engineering due diligence, and public involvement — would be required before the bridge could be constructed. Including the study in the TSP Update would formalize the requirement and help to clarify the potential benefits and impacts of the projects. 2. Move Projects #18 and #27 to mid -term or long -term. This would provide an opportunity to focus on the Ash Avenue railroad crossing while completing the Corridor Study. Project 17, the Ash Avenue railroad crossing, should remain in the near -term. This project has enough issues that it will take considerable effort complete it within the next several years. Of course, Planning Commission will also have the option of continuing the hearing if other topics or questions are raised or if additional time for deliberation is needed. \LRPLN \TGM Grants \TSP_Biennium07_09 \PC Materials \PublicHearing \PC Memo Ash Walnut Projects.docx Background on Ash Avenue - Walnut Street Projects The following background information will provide some historical context for these projects. Project Purposes Projects 18 and 27 are the focus of the concern due to potential environmental and neighborhood impacts. The TSP is conducted at such a "high level" of planning that currently these projects are little more than lines on a map. Specific alignments and connections have not been developed. However, their general purposes can be described as follows: The Walnut Street extension ( #27) would provide alternative access to downtown from Pacific Highway and neighborhoods to the northwest. With the planned realignment of the Scoffins- Hunziker connection (Project #11) and a Hwy 217 overcrossing at Hunziker- Hampton, Project #27 would be a link in a continuous east -west route from Scholls to 72n Avenue. Even if all of these projects do not happen within the 25 year TSP horizon, the Walnut Extension is one of limited options for a long -run circulation improvement. The Ash Avenue Fanno Creek Bridge ( #18) has dual purposes. One is that the bridge provides the essential link to the Walnut extension. Another purpose for the Ash Avenue extension is to connect downtown to the neighborhoods. The opposition I have heard is mostly related to environmental impacts and potential traffic added to the Ash Avenue residential neighborhoods. Past Plans and Studies These are not new projects. They were included in the 2002 TSP and in planning documents going back decades. The oldest document found is a 1974 neighborhood plan that includes the connection of Ash Avenue to the neighborhood. The intent was to provide a route for the neighborhood to access downtown without using Pacific Highway. Also, the City has aerial photos from the 1940s (we believe it is 1946) showing a bridge once existed over Fanno Creek and connected Ash Ave to downtown. Further, the City continues to own right of way across Fanno Creek to Ash Avenue. Other plans that include one or both of these projects are: • A Plan for Downtown — Ash Avenue, 1974 • Tigard Transportation System Plan, 2002 • Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan (I DIP), 2005 • Downtown Tigard Circulation Plan, (still in process) The TDIP has been the source of some confusion. Apparently, in the course of this project, it was agreed to remove the Ash Avenue extension from the project. This apparently led some residents to believe that the Ash Avenue Fanno Creek bridge was removed from plans altogether because it was removed from the TDIP. However, the TDIP only removed it from the scope of that study so that it was no longer discussed in that plan. The Implementation Plan in the final report states the following: "Overall, the City's currently adopted Transportation System Plan (TSP) will accommodate the Preferred Design Alternative without any significant impacts to the regional or local transportation system in the study area. There are no modifications to the TSP recommended at this time as being needed to help carry out this Plan." \LRPLN\TGM Grants \TSP Biennium07 09 \PC Materials \PublicHearing \PC Memo Ash Walnut Projects.docx This is followed by a list of action measures, which includes the following: `Achieve consensus on alternative Downtown Access Improvements. Extending Ash Avenue from Walnut to Downtown Tigard is included in the adopted TSP; however some stakeholders would prefer that the street not be constructed. The City will be undertaking an Ash Avenue corridor study to address the improvements identified in the Ash Avenue Improvements catalyst project discussed above. It is recommended that the City conduct an examination of potential alternatives for improving access to downtown. Detailed travel demand to, from and within Downtown and sub -area travel demand models should be developed to support this process. If the identified access improvements do not include an extension of Ash Avenue across Fanno Creek, it is recommended that the TSP be updated accordingly to remove it ". I have attached relevant pages from the TDIP for your convenience. \LRPLN \TGM Grants \TSP_Biennium07_09 \PC Materials \PublicHearing \PC Memo Ash Walnut Projects.docx .71 " City of Tigard Mg TIGARD Memorandum To: President Dave Walsh and Planning Commission Members From: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner Re: Response to Citizen Comments Date: June 16, 2010 On Monday, June 21, 2010, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan (CPA2010- 00001). The Commission has received the packet of materials for the public hearing and included is a Citizen Comment Matrix (Exhibit D to the Staff Report). The deadline for submitting the packet of materials for Commission review did not afford City staff the time to adequately respond to the citizen comments. This memorandum provides staff response and will be submitted as part of the public hearing record. Four citizens (Mr. Westfall, Ms. I loneyman, Ms. Peterson, and Mr. Frewing) submitted comments either by telephone or email. All comments were regarding the proposed projects to connect Walnut St. to Ash Ave. (projects 18 and 27) and into downtown Tigard. Below is staff response: Comments from Mr. Westfall, Ms. Honeyman, Ms. Peterson, and Mr. Frewing (items a. - c., and f.) Response: The technical analysis performed to inform the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan (TSP) shows a benefit in making the Walnut St. /Ash Ave. connection. The Transportation Needs and Deficiencies Report and the Transportation System Solutions Report contain the analysis. Both can be found in Volume 3: 2035 TSP Technical Appendix. The Transportation Needs and Deficiencies Report (pgs. 8 -10) identifies connectivity as an important component of capacity relief and circulation improvements. It also identifies that a limited number of opportunities exist to improve connectivity, particularly east /west across the community. The Transportation System Solutions Report (pgs. 11 -12) reiterates that analysis and administers a qualitative evaluation system (Table 5 -5, pg. 8) to the projects. Based on the qualitative evaluation, the projects were recommended to remain in the TSP (pg. 35). As with any capital improvement decision, the pros and cons of the project must be weighed. The analysis shows that the project is still viable and important as conditions, including congestion and circulation, haven't improved since 2002 when the current TSP was adopted with these projects included. Other projects that have been removed have seen significantly changed circumstances or the evaluation of its impact versus value has changed. The inclusion of the project in the TSP is a line on a map at this point. As with most major roadway projects, a series of studies would need to take place before any construction began. Planning and engineering studies, environmental assessments, and public input would identify the exact alignment, impact, and connections to existing streets. The impacts to the neighborhood, and Fanno Creek Park and its natural resources could be studied in a separate corridor study as recommended in the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan. Additionally, the Ash Ave. crossing of the railroad tracks (Project 17) needs to occur first for the extension to be a useful project. Mr. Frewing (item d) Response: The technical analysis does not provide the level of detail to determine the circulation patterns of downtown traffic or the shopping patterns of individuals. The additional access point into downtown Tigard would provide and alternate access path. As the downtown begins to redevelop and the potential for more commercial businesses along Main St. increases, there is no evidence that this connection would discourage the patronage of these businesses. Mr. Frewing (item e) Response: The Tigard 2035 TSP is an update of the existing document. The starting point was to evaluate all projects included in the existing document and make recommendations on the projects that should remain and should be removed or altered. The technical analysis performed shows the projects still provide a benefit to the community. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Judith Gray at ludithatigard- or.gov or 503 - 718 -2557 or Darren Wyss at darren(iitigard- or.gov or 503 -718- 2442. Darren Wyss From: jfrewing [jfrewing @teleport.com] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 5:55 AM To: Darren Wyss Subject: Comment on TSP 2010 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Darren, Please include the following comment in material provided to the Planning Commission for their June 21 consideration of the TSP 2010: The Tigard TSP 2010 should not include a planned extension of Walnut, crossing Fanno Creek to connect to Ash. I offer the following reasons: a. This is a very large, intrusive and expensive project that Tigard does not really 'need'. As I saw some similar plans characterized recently, this is 'a big idea that (needs to) hit reality.' The Planning Commission should consider the distinction between what the city 'wants' versus what the city 'needs' and hew to the latter. It is the inclusion of projects like this which make people like me think that our city is not sustainable. b. This project would remove park area from Fanno Creek Park. Tigard already is shy of park areas, and the addition of a collector across the park makes that situation more severe. c. This project creates another crossing of Fanno Creek, one of the imporrtant natural features of Tigard. Despite mitigation efforts, there is likely to be some impact on the stream and its riparian areas, even if only the proximity of more people to the stream. d. This project would draw people away from Main Street, for which the city has made extensive renovation plans as the focus of downtown Tigard. e. On earlier versions of the TSP 2010, when questioned about this proposed project, staff has told me that this project 'is just on the map because it was on the old map' and that there would be no intent to carry this project to the new TSP simply because of this historic planning. f. This project would significantly disrupt an existing high density neighborhood of residences west of Fanno Creek. This neighborhood has in the past opposed the extension of Walnut across Fanno Creek to Ash, and its opposition should be respected. As soon as practicable, and hopefully in advance of the June 21 hearing, please provide to me and to the Planning Commission the rationale and 'need' for this project to be included on the TSP 2010 street improvement map. I presume there are studies and documentation of outreach in the record of TSP development which support this project. Sincerely, John Frewing 7110 SW Lola Lane, Tigard 97223 503- 245 -5760 1 Darren Wyss From: Susan Hartnett Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 6:48 PM To: Judith Gray; Darren Wyss Cc: Sean Farrelly Subject: FW: TSP &TDIP comment Maybe Ron forwarded this to all or some of you in another message but I wanted make sure you saw it. - Susan From: Craig Prosser Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 5:46 PM To: Ron Bunch; Susan Hartnett Subject: Fwd: TSP & TDIP comment Craig Prosser Begin forwarded message: From: Craig Dirksen <craigd@ tigard- or.gov<mailto:craigd @tigard - or.gov » Date: June 5, 2010 4:27:47 PM PDT To: Liz Newton < LIZ@ tigard- or.gov<mailto:LIZ @tigard - or.gov », Craig Prosser <CRAIG @tigard - or.gov<mailto:CRAIG @tigard - or.gov », Councilmail Councilmail <councilmail@tigard- or.gov<mailto:councilmail @tigard- or.gov » Subject: FW: TSP & TDIP comment From: Ben Westfall[SMTP:BENWESTFALL @GMAIL.COM] Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 4:27:44 PM To: Craig Dirksen Subject: TSP & TDIP comment Auto forwarded by a Rule Craig, I am a concerned citizen of Tigard and I've seen some alarming information lately in the TSP draft dated April 2010 about the revival of the Ash extension over Fanno Creek (item #17) and the so called "completion" of Walnut St (item #27). Both of these projects provide no value to the people that live in the surrounding neighborhoods and in fact will ruin them by increasing unwanted transitory traffic reducing their safety for children as well as lowering property values of houses that were purchased because they are in quiet neighborhoods with small amounts of traffic. I was at the meeting where these items were promised to be dropped from the agenda. I recall it being paramount to the passing of the Tigard Downtown Improvement Project. Are you one of those lying sons of bitches politicians that say what ever you want to get elected then piss all over your constituents for god knows what (money and greed I'd assume). What's the slogan again that Tigard has spent ten's of thousands on signage all over the place "Tigard a place to call home" or some drivel like that? Should that be rewritten as "... a place no longer suitable to call home for damn near all the houses around the downtown area ". Increasing the "availability" of these neighborhoods to downtown will do nothing more than invite traffic and crime to them. Those are the top 2 items in your friggin surveys that tigard citizens complain about. Why would you, as an elected official by the people for the people, piss on that by increasing these problems for Tigard Neighborhoods? 1 The WES diesel train will never bring paying customers to tigard of any fashion. It's a commuter rail, which implies carrying commuters to work, and a poor one at that. It never stands a chance of paying for itself even at maximum capacity. The shear dollars wasted (and continuing with its current funding) are appauling. It will never serve the citizens of tigard before, during, or after the TDIP. I'm confused and unimpressed at the "vision" for the TDIP. It might "revive" a struggling downtown but at the expense of the people that currently live there? That sounds like a resounding failure to me. -Ben Westfall Citizen of Tigard DISCLAIMER: E -mails sent or received by City of Tigard employees are subject to public record laws. If requested, e-mail may be disclosed to another party unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. E -mails are retained by the City of Tigard in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules "City General Records Retention Schedule." 2 Agenda Item: Hearing Date: June 21, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION • a FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD 120 DAYS = N/A SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY FILE NAME: TIGARD 2035 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN ADOPTION FILE NO.: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) CPA2010 -00001 PROPOSAL: To amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12: Transportation and the Tigard Public Facility Plan to incorporate the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: N/A 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard, OR 97223 LOCATION: Citywide ZONING DESIGNATION: All City zoning districts COMP PLAN: All City comprehensive plan designations APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and Special Planning Area: Downtown; the Regional Transportation Plan; the Oregon Highway Plan; Oregon Administrative Rule 66 -12; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission finds this request to meet the necessary approval criteria. Therefore, staff recommends that the Planning Commission RECOMMENDS to the Tigard City Council that it amends the Tigard Comprehensive Plan and Tigard Public Facility Plan as determined through the public hearing process. STAFF REPORT "1 THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 IN'IRODUCI'ION /GLOSSARY PAGE 1 OF 19 SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Project History The 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan (2035 TSP) is an important long -range planning tool for Tigard as it prepares for future growth in the community and region. The 2035 TSP, an update of the previously adopted plan, was initiated in 2008 and completed in 2010. It was funded by the state's Transportation and Growth Management Program. The completion of the 2035 TSP is timely for two reasons. First, traffic congestion has consistently ranked as the number one issue facing Tigard in community attitude surveys and the City is committed to finding solutions to this issue. Secondly, the community has developed a vision for Tigard's future and a key component of this vision is developing an efficient and balanced multi -modal transportation system. The TSP ensures the vision for the transportation system meets community needs, communicates the City's aspirations, and conforms to state and regional policies. An effective TSP will provide: • A blueprint for transportation investment; • A coordination tool with regional agencies and local jurisdictions; • An important component of prudent and effective land use choices; and • Answers to existing and future transportation needs related to bicycles, pedestrians, transit, vehicles, freight, and rail. The document meets the state requirements for a TSP and acts as a resource for staff, decision makers, and the public. It identifies the preferred multi -modal transportation system, consisting of a network of facilities adequate to serve local, regional, and state transportation needs. It is the principal document used for identifying the function, capacity, and location of future facilities, directing resources to transportation projects, and providing the community with the level of investment that will be needed to support anticipated development within the community. One important task in the development of the 2035 TSP was to consider land use and transportation efforts already completed by the City. This allowed the TSP to analyze and build upon previously adopted plans to ensure consistency and continuity for the transportation system. Plans for Downtown Tigard, the Washington Square Regional Center, Highway 217, and Pacific Highway -99W were incorporated into the TSP. The 2035 TSP also serves as the transportation element, and as a supporting document, of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) as required by state law. Goals and policies were identified at an early stage of the 2035 TSP update and are adopted as the Goal 12: Transportation element of the Comp Plan. These goals and policies will help to guide future decisions. It was important to ensure the transportation goals and policies were coordinated with the entire Comp Plan because an integrated land use and transportation system is essential to reaching the community's vision. In general, as the Comp Plan is "comprehensive" in nature, all goals and policies are intended to be supportive of one another. The progress of this plan was guided by the Project Management Team (PMT) made up of City of Tigard staff with input from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The project was also guided by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), City Council and Planning Commission. The TAC provided guidance on technical aspects of the 2035 Tigard Transportation System Plan and consisted of staff members from regional partners and local jurisdictions. The CAC ensured STAFF REPORT" I'OT'I - I E PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 INTRODUCI'ION /GI..OSSAI2Y PAGE 2 OF 19 that the needs of people in the community of Tigard are incorporated in the 2035 TSP. The CAC consisted of Tigard residents who provided input throughout the process. Proposal Description The primary intent of the amendment is to ensure the City's Transportation System Plan and Comprehensive Plan remain viable tools for decision- makers. By adopting the amendment, the City will ensure it is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, plans, and programs. As importantly, the update will also ensure that Goal 12 of the Comprehensive Plan reflects current community conditions and values. SECTION IV. SUMMARY OF REPORT Applicable criteria, Commission fandings and conclusions • Tigard Community Development Code o Chapter 18.380 o Chapter 18.390 • Applicable Comprehensive Plan Policies o Chapter 1: Citizen Involvement o Chapter 2: Land Use Planning o Chapter 5: Natural Resources and Historic Areas o Chapter 6: Environmental Quality o Chapter 7: Hazards o Chapter 8: Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space o Chapter 9: Economic Development o Chapter 10: I- Iousing o Chapter 11: Public Facilities and Services o Chapter 12: Transportation o Chapter 13: Energy Conservation o Chapter 14: Urbanization o Special Planning Area: Downtown • Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012 • Oregon Highway Plan • Regional Transportation Plan • Statewide Planning Goals o Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. Cite Department and outside agency comments SECTION V. APPLICABLE CRITERIA AND COMMISSION FINDINGS CITY OF TIGARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (TITLE 18) Chapter 18.380: Zoning Map and Text Amendments Chapter 18.380.020 Legislative Amendments to the Title and Map A. Legislative amendments. Legislative zoning map and text amendments shall be undertaken by means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.309.060G Findings: The amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan establishes policies to be applied generally throughout the City of Tigard; and therefore, the application is being processed as a Type IV procedure, Legislative Amendment, as governed by Section 18.390.060G. STAFF REPORT TO TI -Ili PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 3 OF 19 Chapter 18.390: Decision - Making Procedures Chapter 18.390.020. Description of Decision - Making Procedures B.4. Type IV Procedure. Type IV procedures apply to legislative matters. Legislative matters involve the creation, revision, or large -scale implementation of public policy. Type IV matters are considered initially by the Planning Commission with final decisions made by the City Council. Findings: The amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan establishes policies to be applied generally throughout the City of Tigard. Therefore was reviewed under the Type IV procedure as detailed in Section 18.390.060.G. In accordance with this section, the amendment was initially considered by the Planning Commission with City Council making the final decision. Chapter 18.390.060.G. Decision - making considerations. The recommendation by the Commission and the decision by the Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors: 1. The Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 197; 2. Any federal or state statutes or regulations found applicable; 3. Any applicable Metro regulations; 4. Any applicable comprehensive plan policies; and 5. Any applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances. Findings: The Commission reviewed applicable Statewide Planning Goals, the Regional Transportation Plan, the Oregon Highway Plan, Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012, the Tigard Community Development Code, and the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. As indicated pursuant to the Commission's findings and conclusions found within this staff report the amendment is consistent with this criterion. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, the Commission finds that the proposed amendment satisfies the applicable review criteria within the Tigard Community Development Code. CITY OF TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES: General Findings Finding: The City's Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the Tigard City Council in 1983, and acknowledged as being in conformance with the Statewide Planning Goals by the Land Conservation and Development Department (LCDC) on October 11, 1984. LCDC re- acknowledged the plan's compliance with the statewide planning goals through the Periodic Review process. Finding: The Commission finds that the following Comprehensive Plan goals and policies apply to the amendment and the amendment satisfies the applicable goals and policies for the reasons stated below. During the course of public hearings, the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission provided all interested parties opportunities to identify, either orally or in writing, any other Comprehensive Plan goals or policies that might apply to the amendment. No additional provisions were identified. STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 I NTRODUCTION /GLOSSARY PAGE 4 OF 19 Chapter 1: Citizen Involvement Goal 1.1 Provide citizens, affected agencies, and other jurisdictions the opportunity to participate in all phases of the planning process. Policy 2. The City shall define and publicize an appropriate role for citizens in each phase of the land use planning process. Findings: The proposal has complied with all notification requirements pursuant to Chapter 18.390.060 of the Tigard Community Development Code. This staff report was also available seven days in advance of the hearing pursuant to Chapter 18.390.070.E.b of the Tigard Community Development Code. Additionally, a Public Involvement Program for the Tigard Transportation System Plan Update was developed in April 2009. This Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process. Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested parties listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, two public forums, and a project open house. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two public forums and an open house, submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshops. Additionally, the interested party listsery was provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning Commission public hearing was sent to the interested party list and published in the June 3, 2010 issue of The Times. Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the proposed amendment could he viewed. Policy 3. The City shall establish special citizen advisory boards and committees to provide input to the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff. Findings: A citizen advisory committee was established by Tigard City Council Resolution 08 -72 on December 9, 2008. The citizen advisory committee helped guide the update of the Tigard Transportation System Plan by reviewing work products and providing advice and feedback to ensure the community's needs and aspirations were being captured in the update. The committee's input was valuable in updating the Plan. The committee met three times during the course of the project (June 18, 2009; October 14, 2009; December 16, 2009) and was invited to participate in the two public forums and open house. STAFF REPORT TO TI-1 E PI ,ANN I NG COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 IN'I'RODUCI'ION /GLOSSARY PAGE 5 OF 19 Policy 5. The opportunities for citizen involvement provided by the City shall be appropriate to the scale of the planning effort and shall involve a broad cross - section of the community. Findings: As outlined above, the community was given multiple venues to get information and get involved. This included a number of articles in the Cityscape newsletter that is delivered to every household in Tigard. Staff also made a good faith effort to ensure a diversity of representation on the citizen advisory committee. Goal 1.2 Ensure all citizens have access to: A. opportunities to communicate directly to the City; and B. information on issues in an understandable form. Policy 1. The City shall ensure pertinent information is readily accessible to the community and presented in such a manner that even technical information is easy to understand. Findings: Information regarding the topics included in this Comprehensive Plan Amendment was available in multiple locations in an understandable format for the duration of the process. This included paper and electronic copies that were available in the permit center and also on the website. Information was regularly sent to the project listsery and to the interested party listserv. Policy 2. The City shall utilize such communication methods as mailings, posters, newsletters, the internet, and any other available media to promote citizen involvement and continue to evaluate the effectiveness of methods used. Findings: Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested party listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, and two public forums and a project open house. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Policy 5. The City shall seek citizen participation and input through collaboration with community organizations, interest groups, and individuals in addition to City sponsored boards and committees. Findings: Outreach methods included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two public forums and an open house, participation on the citizen advisory committee, submitting written comments via the website, and attending the Planning Commission workshops. Additionally, the interested party listsery was provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Transportation System Plan update. STAFF REPORT TO TI - IE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008-00009 INTRODUCTION/GLOSSARY PAGE 6 OF 19 Chapter 2: Land Use Planning Goal 2.1 Maintain an up -to -date Comprehensive Plan, implementing regulations and action plans as the legislative basis of Tigard's land use planning program. Policy 1: The City's land use program shall establish a clear policy direction, comply with state and regional requirements, and serve its citizens' own interests. Findings: The amendment establishes the general policy direction related to Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12: Transportation for the community. The policy statements are clear and serve the interests of the citizens. The development of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan complies with Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012, which governs the development of transportation system plans in the state and requires coordination with the Metro Regional Transportation Plan. Policy 2: The City's land use regulations, related plans, and implementing actions shall be consistent with and implement its Comprehensive Plan. Findings: The amendment establishes the general policy direction related to Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12: Transportation for the community. The Tigard 2035 Transportation Plan carries out the City's policies of integrating land use and transportation planning. The development of the Tigard 2035 Transportation Plan used current Tigard Comprehensive Plan land use designations to develop the analysis of future transportation need as required by state law. The amendment is consistent with this policy. Policy 3. The City shall coordinate the adoption, amendment, and implementation of its land use program with other potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. Findings: The City sent out request for comments on the proposed amendment to all potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies. All were given 14 days to respond. Any comments that were received are addressed in Section VII: Outside Agency Comments of this Staff Report. Additionally, a technical advisory committee comprised of potentially affected jurisdictions and agencies provided input throughout the development of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. Policy 13. The City shall plan for future public facility expansion for those areas within its Urban Planning Area that can realistically be expected to be within the City limits during the planning period. Findings: The Tigard Urban Planning Area (TUPA) acted as the study area for the Tigard 2035 Transportation Plan as shown in the document as Figure 5 -1. All areas expected to be within the city limits within the planning period are included in the TUPA. The City has operated under the TUPA since 1983 as required by Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 2. The amendment is consistent with the policy. Policy 20. The City shall periodically review and if necessary update its Comprehensive Plan and regulatory maps and implementing measures to ensure they are current and SI" ARR REPORT TO TI -IE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 INTRODUCTION /GLOSSARY PAGE 7 OF 19 responsive to community needs, provide reliable information, and conform to applicable state law, administrative rules, and regional requirements. Findings: The amendment is an update to Goal 12 of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan and the Public Facility Plan, which is a component of the Comprehensive Plan. The amendment adopts the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan, which was an update to ensure the most reliable, up -to -date information, was being used to plan for the community's transportation needs into the future. The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan also ensures compliance with Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012, which governs transportation system development in the state and requires conformance with the Regional Transportation Plan. Findings of conformance to applicable state and regional requirements can be found in Section V of this Staff Report. Chapter 5: Natural Resources and Historic Areas Goal 5.1 Protect natural resources and the environmental and ecological functions they provide and, to the extent feasible, restore natural resources to create naturally functioning systems and high levels of biodiversity. Findings: As discussed in the findings made for Statewide Planning Goal 5, the amendment does not alter the City's acknowledged Goal 5 inventories or land use programs. No changes will occur to current Natural Resource protections as the result of adopting the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. The amendment does not conflict with goals and policies of this chapter of the Tigard Comprehensive Plan. Implementation of the Plan, including the construction of identified improvements, which may affect or amend a Goal 5 resource, will be reviewed against applicable criteria and findings will be made at the time of application. Chapter 6: Environmental Quality Goal 6.1 Reduce air pollution and improve air quality in the community and region. Policy: The City shall support regional and state plans and programs to attain regional, state, and federal standards for air quality. Findings: The amendment is consistent with this policy as the Tigard 2035 Transportation Plan incorporates regional and state policies, programs, and strategies aimed at meeting the federal standards for air quality. This includes transportation demand management, transportation system management, improving connectivity, reducing congestion, improving access to alternative modes of transportation, and setting mode share targets. Policy: The City shall cooperate with other public agencies to minimize localized transportation impacts to air quality through intersection improvements, access management, intelligent transportation systems, etc. Findings: The amendment is consistent with this policy as the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan identifies various intersection improvements, access management strategies, and signal timing improvements that are intended to minimize local impacts to air quality. The amendment also establishes a policy direction of cooperation in achieving the goal of minimizing impacts. STAFF TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 INI RODUC ION /GLOSSARY PAGE 8 OF 19 Chapter 7: Hazards Goal 7.2 Protect people and property from non - natural hazardous occurrences. Policy: The City shall design, construct, and coordinate the surface transportation system to reduce the potential for mass casualty accidents and to provide the ability to evacuate when necessary. Findings: The development of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan used vehicle crash data as a component of analyzing need for improvements. The result is intended to reduce the incident of crashes in the planning area and eliminate the likelihood for mass casualty accidents. Improved connectivity, a policy of the amendment, will provide better evacuation routes. The amendment is consistent with the policy. Chapter 8: Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Goal 8.2 Create a Citywide network of interconnected on and off -road pedestrian and bicycle trails. Policy 1: The City shall create and interconnected regional and local system of on and off - road trails and paths that link together neighborhoods, parks, open spaces, major urban activity centers, and regional recreational opportunities utilizing both public property and easements on private property. Findings: The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan includes facility improvements, both on- street and off - street, intended to provide improved connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists. The facilities would provide improved access to a variety of destinations within the planning area. The amendment is consistent with this policy. Chapter 9: Economic Development Goal 9.1 Develop and maintain a strong, diversified, and sustainable local economy. Policy 4: The City shall address the public facility needs of business and economic development through identifying and programming needed public facilities and services within the Public Facility and Community Investment Plans. Findings: The amendment updates the Tigard Public Facility Plan to incorporate the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. The amendment identifies and programs needed transportation facilities within the community. The amendment is consistent with this policy. Policy 9: The City shall strongly represent its interests at the regional, state, and federal levels to acquire transportation funding, including truck and rail freight movement needed STAFF REPORT 1U THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 INTRODUCTION/GI OSSARY PAGE 9 OF 19 to support existing business activity, attract new business, and improve general transportation mobility throughout the community. Findings: The amendment outlines the policy of the City regarding transportation. Included is direction to develop inter - agency coordination and seek funding sources for improving the multi - modal transportation system of the community. The amendment is consistent with this policy. Policy 10: The City shall strongly support, as essential to the region's economic future, the development of efficient regional multi -modal transportation systems throughout the Portland Metropolitan area. Findings: The amendment outlines the policy of the City regarding transportation. Included is direction to plan, fund, and develop a multi -modal transportation system that meets the needs of the community and region. The amendment is consistent with this policy. Chapter 10: Housing Goal 10.2 Maintain a high level of residential livability. Policy 2: The City shall seek to provide multi -modal transportation access from residential neighborhoods to transit stops, commercial services, employment, and other activity centers. Findings: The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan includes policy direction and facility improvements, both on- street and off - street, intended to provide improved multi -modal access from all areas of the community, including residential. The facilities would provide improved access to a variety of destinations within the planning area. The amendment is consistent with this policy. Chapter 11: Public Facilities and Services Goal 11.4 Maintain adequate public facilities and services to meet the health, safety, education, and leisure needs of all Tigard residents. Policy 3: The City shall coordinate the expansion and equitable, long -term funding of public facilities and services with the overall growth of the community. Findings: The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan uses projected population and employment growth to analyze needed future facilities for the community. The projections are based on current Comprehensive Plan designations and the community's supply of buildable land. The future facilities are identified as being a near, mid, or long term need and projected available funding is allocated to highest priority projects through the financially constrained status. The amendment is consistent with this policy. Chapter 12: Transportation Findings: Current Comprehensive Plan Policies 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.1.4, 12.1.5, 12.1.6, 12.1 .7,12.2.1,12.2.2,12.2.3,12.2.4, 122.5,12.2.6, 122.7,12.2.8, 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.4.1, 12.5.1, and STAFF ItEPORT'1'0 THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008- 00009IN'IRODUCI'ION /GLOSSARY PAGE 10 0119 12.6.1 will be deleted and replaced in their entirety by amendment Goals 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, and 12.6 and their associated Policies (see Exhibit A). This update will ensure the City is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, plans, and programs. This update will also ensure continued compliance with Statewide Planning Goal 12 as the new goals and policies reflect current community conditions and values. The new goals and policies have been developed through a citizen involvement effort, reviewed by City staff, reviewed by affected agencies, and reviewed by the Planning Commission at workshops on April 19, 2010; May 3, 2010; and May 17, 2010. Chapter 13: Energy Conservation Goal 13.1 Reduce energy consumption. Policy 1: The City shall promote the reduction of energy consumption associated with vehicle miles traveled through: A. land use patterns that reduce dependency on the automobile; B. public transit that is reliable, connected, and efficient; and C. bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that is safe and well connected. Findings: The amendment outlines the policy of the City regarding transportation. Included is direction to plan, fund, and develop a multi -modal transportation system that meets the needs of the community and region. The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan includes facility improvements, both on- street and off - street, intended to provide improved connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists. The facilities would provide improved access to a variety of destinations within the planning area. The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan also includes policy direction and facility improvements intended to provide improved public transit efficiency and connectivity. The amendment is consistent with this policy. Chapter 14: Urbanization Goal 14.2 Implement the Tigard Urban Services Agreement through all reasonable and necessary steps, including the appropriate annexation of unincorporated properties. Policy 6: The City shall periodically update and /or amend its Public Facility Plan to ensure the predictable and logical provision of urban services for areas anticipated to be within the Tigard city limits. Findings: The amendment updates the transportation section of the Public Facility Plan through incorporating the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan was an update to the currently adopted plan and ensures the most reliable, up -to- date information, was being used to plan for the community's transportation needs into the future. The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan also ensures compliance with Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012, which governs transportation system development in the state and requires conformance with the Regional Transportation Plan. Special Planning Area: Downtown Goal 15.4 Develop comprehensive street and circulation improvements for pedestrians, STAFF REPORT o THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 IN'I'RODUC'I'ION /GLOSSARY PAGE 11 OF 19 automobiles, bicycles, and transit. Policy 1: The downtown shall be served by a complete array of multi -modal transportation services including auto, transit, bike, and pedestrian facilities. Findings: The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan includes facility improvements intended to improve the multi -modal system in the City, including the downtown area. Improved connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists, better vehicle access and circulation, and improved transit amenities are included. The amendment is consistent with this policy. Policy 2: The downtown shall be Tigard's primary transit center for rail and bus transit service and supporting land uses. Findings: The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan recognizes the importance of the Tigard Transit Center to the downtown. It identifies amenity improvements to the existing Tigard Transit Center to support transit riders and redevelopment opportunities in downtown. The amendment is consistent with this policy. Policy 4: Recognizing the critical transportation relationships between the downtown and surrounding transportation system, especially bus and Commuter Rail, Highway 99W, Highway 217 and Interstate 5, the City shall address the downtown's transportation needs in its Transportation System Plan and identify relevant capital projects and transportation management efforts. Findings: The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan includes facility improvements intended to improve the multi -modal system in the City, including the downtown area. Improved connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists, better vehicle access and circulation, and improved transit amenities are included. The amendment is consistent with this policy. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, the Commission finds that the proposed amendment satisfies the applicable policies contained in the City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan. OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULE 660 -012 Findings: The Land Conservation and Development Commission adopted Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012 (Transportation Planning Rule) to implement Statewide Planning Goal 12 and "to explain how local governments and state agencies responsible for transportation planning demonstrate compliance with other statewide planning goals." Section 10 defines transportation planning, while Section 15 describes planning role requirements under the statewide planning goals. Section 16 describes coordination with federally required regional transportations plans in metropolitan areas. The development of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan complied with the above sections through collaboration with the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, Metro, and Washington County to ensure consistency with associated transportation plans required by the Transportation Planning Rule. In addition, the Transportation Planning Rule contains elements listed as required in a transportation system plan. These required elements are found in Sections 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, and 60. This staff report provides the findings of compliance with statewide planning goals as STAFF REPORT TO "1'I -IE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 IN'l1ZODUC'l ION /GLOSSARY PAGE 12 OF 19 required by Section 25. The development of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan contains all of the other required elements. A determination of transportation needs was undertaken, an evaluation and selection of transportation alternatives was conducted, a transportation financing program is included, and the plan amendment process was followed. The Department of Land Conservation and Development, who administers the Transportation Planning Rule, submitted comments regarding compliance with the rule. These comments and the actions the City took to maintain compliance can be found as Exhibit B to the staff report. Section 45 of the Transportation Planning Rule requires amendment of land use regulations to implement a transportation system plan. CPA2010 -00001 does not include any land use regulation amendments. The adoption of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan is a periodic review work task. The City will submit the adopted Plan for periodic review approval and any required land use regulation amendments will be identified at that time and submitted for legislative approval. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, the Commission finds that the proposed amendment satisfies the requirements of Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012. THE OREGON HIGHWAY PLAN Findings: The Oregon Highway Plan (OHP) delineates and expands all of the policies in the Oregon Transportation Plan related to the highway system. The development of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan complied with the OHP through collaboration with the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, Metro, and Washington County to ensure consistency with associated transportation plans required by the Transportation Planning Rule. The City's transportation policy is consistent with the policy direction of the OHP. As a result, the adoption of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan and the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with the OHP. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, the Commission finds that the proposed amendment is in compliance with the Oregon Highway Plan. THE METRO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN Findings: The development of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan occurred at the same time as the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan was being developed. City staff was closely involved in discussions related to the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan. Metro, Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, and Washington County staff were all members of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Technical Advisory Committee. They were provided the opportunity to review and comment on all work leading up to the document proposed for adoption. The purpose of the collaboration was to ensure consistency across jurisdictions' plans and compliance with federal, state, and regional requirements. The 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and its implementing ordinance, the Regional Transportation Functional Plan, set transportation policy for the region and identify measures that local transportation system plans must implement for consistency. The RTP, as with local STAFF REPORT 'I TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 INI'RODUCI'ION /GI..OSSARY PAGE 13 OF 19 transportation plans, must meet the requirements of Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012 (Transportation Planning Rule). 3.08.010 Purpose of Regional Transportation Functional Plan B. The RTFP is intended to be consistent with federal law that applies to Metro in its role as a metropolitan planning organization, the Oregon Transportation Plan, and Statewide Planning Goal 12 (Transportation) and its Transportation Planning Rule (TPR). If a TSP is consistent with this RTFP, Metro shall deem it consistent with the RTP. This amendment (CPA2010- 00001) adopts the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan, which was completed following the rules outlined in the Transportation Planning Rule. The Department of Land Conservation and Development, who administers the Transportation Planning Rule, submitted comments regarding compliance with the rule. These comments and the actions the City took to maintain compliance can be found as Exhibit B to the staff report. Metro did not submit comments regarding consistency with the RI'P. The amendment is consistent Metro's Regional Transportation Plan. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, the Commission finds that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Metro Regional Transportation Plan. THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER OREGON REVISED STATUTES CHAPTER 197 Statewide Planning Goal 1— Citizen Involvement: This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans and changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents. Findings: This goal was met through an extensive public involvement process. A Public Involvement Program for the update of the Tigard Transportation System Plan was developed in April 2009. This Program was reviewed and endorsed by the Committee for Citizen Involvement and the Planning Commission. The Program outlined the information, outreach methods, and involvement opportunities available to the citizens during the process. Information was distributed throughout the process via the project website, an interested party listserv, Cityscape articles, press releases, articles in the local paper, two public forums, and a project open house. Outreach methods also included presentations to a number of civic organizations in the community, personal emails sent to groups and organizations, updates to City boards and commissions, and staff attendance at community events to pass out information. Involvement opportunities included two public forums and an open house, participation on a citizen advisory committee, and submitting written comments via the website. Additionally, the interested party listsery was provided notice of all meetings held regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. As part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, public notice of this Planning Commission public hearing was sent to the interested parties list and published in the June 3, 2010 issue of The Times (in accordance with Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.390). Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing. The notice invited public input and STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008- 00009INTRODUCI'ION /GLOSSARY PAGE 14 OF 19 included the phone number of a contact person to answer questions. The notice also included the address of the City's webpage where the entire draft of the text changes could be viewed. Statewide Planning Goal 2 — Land Use Planning: This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The Comprehensive Plan was acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide planning goals. Findings: The amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is being undertaken to update the City's acknowledged Comprehensive Plan in a manner consistent with current conditions and citizen values. The amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is being processed as a Type IV procedure, which requires any applicable statewide planning goals, federal or state statutes or regulations, Metro regulations, comprehensive plan policies, and City's implementing ordinances, be addressed as part of the decision - making process. The amendment is included as a periodic review work program task. The City of Tigard was notified of commencement of periodic review in May 2008 and had its work program approved in April 2010. All noticing requirements have been met. All applicable review criteria have been addressed within this staff report; therefore, the requirements of Goal 2 have been met. Statewide Planning Goal 5 — Natural Resources This goal requires the inventory and protection of natural resources, open spaces, historic areas and sites. Findings: The City is currently in compliance with the State's Goal 5 program and Metro's Title 13: Nature in Neighborhoods program, which implements Goal 5. The amendment does not alter the City's acknowledged Goal 5 inventories or land use programs. No changes will occur to current natural resource protections. As a result, the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 5 process requirements. Statewide Planning Goal 6: Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water, and land resources of the state. Findings_ The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 6. The amendment does not alter the City's acknowledged land use programs regarding water quality and flood management protections. The City is included in the Portland Area Airshed, which is in compliance with Federal Clean Air Act regulations. The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan was developed following the rules and guidance found in Oregon Revised Statute 660 -012 and the Metro Regional Transportation Plan. Both outline strategies for decreasing vehicle miles traveled and single - occupancy vehicle trips, which are intended to help improve air quality in the Portland Area Airshed. As a result, the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 6. Statewide Planning Goal 7 — Areas Subject to Natural Hazards To protect people and property from natural hazards. Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Metro's Title 3: Water Quality and Flood Management program which implements Goal 7. The amendment does not alter the City's acknowledged land use programs regarding water quality and flood management protections. The STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COIMMNI1SSION CPA 2008 - 00009 1N "I'RODUCI'ION /GLOSSARY PAGE 15 00 19 City is currently a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The amendment does not alter the City's participation. As a result, the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 7. Statewide Planning Goal 8 — Recreational Needs This goal requires the satisfaction of the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts. Findings: The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan includes facility improvements, both on- street and off - street, intended to provide improved connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists. These anticipated improvements were taken from the City's adopted Park System Master Plan and would provide improved access to a variety of destinations within the planning area. The amendment is consistent with this goal. Statewide Planning Goal 9: Economic Development To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 9 and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accommodation and Title 4: Industrial and Other Employment Areas. The adoption of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System does not alter the City's compliance with Goal 9. The amendment seeks to provide a multi -modal transportation system to meet the needs of the community into the future, including accommodating economic growth. The amendment is consistent with this goal. Statewide Planning Goal 10: Housing To provide adequate housing for the needs of the community, region and state. Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 10 and the Metropolitan Housing Rule (OAR 660 - 007 /Division 7) and Metro's Title 1: Requirements for Housing and Employment Accommodation and Title 7: Affordable Housing. The adoption of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System does not alter the City's compliance with Goal 10. The amendment seeks to provide a multi -modal transportation system to meet the needs of the community into the future, including accommodating its housing needs. The amendment is consistent with this goal. Statewide Planning Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 11 through its acknowledged Comprehensive Plan. This includes an adopted Public Facility Plan as required by Oregon Revised Statute 197.712 and Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -011. The amendment will update the transportation component of the Public Facility Plan as allowed by Oregon Administrative Rule 660 - 012 - 0000(4). As a result, the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 11. Statewide Planning Goal 12: Transportation To provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economic transportation system. STAFF R12;PORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 IN'I'RODUCI'ION /GLOSSARY PAGE 16 19 Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 12 and Metro's Regional Transportation Plan through its acknowledged Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan as required by Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012 (Transportation Planning Rule). The amendment adopts the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan, which was completed following the rules outlined in the Transportation Planning Rule. The Department of Land Conservation and Development, who administers the Transportation Planning Rule, submitted comments regarding compliance with the rule. These comments and the actions the City took to maintain compliance can be found as Exhibit B to the staff report. The amendment will update the transportation component of the Public Facility Plan as allowed by Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012- 0000(4). As a result, the adoption of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan and the amendment to the Tigard Comprehensive Plan is in compliance with Goal 12. Statewide Planning Goal 13: Energy Conservation Land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of energy, based on sound economic principles. Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 13 through its acknowledged Comprehensive Plan. The adoption of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan does not alter the City's compliance with Goal 13. The amendment outlines the policy of the City regarding transportation, including strategies to reduce vehicle miles traveled and single occupancy vehicle trips. Included is direction to plan, fund, and develop a multi -modal transportation system that meets the needs of the community and region. The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan includes facility improvements, both on- street and off - street, intended to provide improved connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists. The facilities would provide improved access to a variety of destinations within the planning area. The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan also includes policy direction and facility improvements intended to provide improved public transit efficiency and connectivity. All of these improvements and strategies are intended to reduce energy consumption associated with the transportation system. The amendment is consistent with this goal. Statewide Planning Goal 14: Urbanization To provide for an orderly and efficient transition form rural to urban land use, to accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban growth boundaries, to ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable communities. Findings: The City is currently in compliance with Goal 14 and Metro's Title 11: Planning for New Urban Areas through its acknowledged Comprehensive Plan and land use regulations. The City also has a signed Urban Planning Area Agreement and Urban Services Agreement as required by ORS 195.065 and ORS 197. The adoption of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan does not alter the City's compliance with Goal 14. The amendment updates the transportation section of the Public Facility Plan through incorporating the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. The Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan ensures compliance with Oregon Administrative Rule 660 -012, which governs transportation system development in the state and requires conformance with the Regional Transportation Plan. The amendment is consistent with this goal. CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis above, the Commission finds that the proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals. STAFF REPORT TO'1'I -IE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 IN "I'RODUCT1ON /G1 PAGE 17 OF 19 SECTION VI. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF COMMENTS The City of Tigard's Current Planning Division, Administrative Department, Public Works Department, and Police Department has had an opportunity to review this proposal and have no objections. CONCLUSION: Based on no comment from City staff, staff finds the proposed amendment does not interfere with the best interests of the City. SECTION VII. OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS The following agencies /jurisdictions had an opportunity to review this proposal and did not respond: Beaverton School District City of Durham City of King City City of Lake Oswego City of Portland Clean Water Services Metro Land Use and Planning Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1 Oregon Department of Transportation, Region 1, District 2A Tigard - Tualatin School District Tualatin Hill Parks and Recreation District Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Tri -Met Transit District The City of Beaverton had an opportunity to review this proposal and has no objections. The City of Tualatin had an opportunity to review this proposal and has no objections. Washington County, Department of Land Use and Transportation had an opportunity to review this proposal and has no objections. Tualatin Valley Water District had an opportunity to review this proposal and has no objections. Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development had an opportunity to review this proposal and submitted comments that can be found as Exhibit B. CONCLUSION: Based on responses from outside agencies listed above, the Commission finds the proposed amendment meets all requirements of these agencies and is consistent with the best interests of the City. SECTION VIII. CONCLUSION The proposed changes comply with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals, applicable regional, state and federal regulations, the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, and applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances. STAFF REPORT TO "11-10. PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 IN "I'RODUC'I'ION /GI OSSARN' I'AG1318 0019 ATTACHMENT: EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. EXHIBIT B: OREGON DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMENTS. EXHIBIT C: PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS /CHANGES MATRIX. EXHIBIT IS: CITIZEN COMMENT MATRIX. Li ,� �. "_.. June 14, 2010 PREPARED BY: Darren Wyss ` DATE Senior Planner June 14, 2010 APPROVED BY: Susan Hartnett DATE Assistant Community Development Director STAFF 1U POR1" 1'O THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA 2008 -00009 IN'1RODUCI'ION /G1..OSSARY PAGE 19 OF 19 Exhibit B To: Matt Crall and Anne Debbaut, Department of Land Conservation and Development. From: Judith Gray, Senior Transportation Planner, City of Tigard Subject: Tigard TSP Update — Response to Compliance Recommendations Date: June 3, 2010 CC: Darren Wyss, Senior Planner, City of Tigard Thank you for taking the time to provide thoughtful comments to the City of Tigard Draft Transportation System Plan (TSP) Update, as provided in your memorandum dated May 24, 2010 and for coming to our office to discuss these issues. We also appreciate the time and effort that you and other agency representatives gave as members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TSP. Throughout the development of the Tigard TSP, Metro has been updating the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), including the Regional Transportation Functional Plan (RTFP). There have been challenges associated with updating the City's TSP concurrent with Metro's update of the RTP. However, through the involvement of the Metro and ODOT TAC representatives and our on -going participation in the RTP Update process, it has been our intent to prepare a TSP Update that meets Transportation Planning Rule (TPR) requirements through compliance with the RTP Update. The Metro representative on the TAC has expressed confidence that the Tigard TSP Update is in compliance with the RTP Update and, in fact, that he intends to use it as a model for TSP updates in other communities. However, if there are differences of opinion or interpretation regarding the RTP requirements, we hope this will provide an opportunity for a discussion with DLCD and Metro to ensure a common understanding and purpose in future TSP updates. The remainder of this memorandum identifies /summarizes the Compliance Recommendations in your May 24 memorandum, along with our initial Finding in response. In addition, for each item there is an identified Resolution, which is the outcome of the follow -up meeting held on June 3, 2010 at the City of Tigard office. Draft response to DLCD Comments on Tigard TSP Update 2. Compliance Recommendation: Transportation Disadvantaged TPR 0030(1)(b) requires identifying the "needs of the transportation disadvantaged" and TPR 0020(2)(c)(A) requires information that "describes public transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged and identifies service inadequacies ". The term 'transportation disadvantaged' is defined in Statewide Planning Goal 12 as, "individuals Exhibit B who have difficulty in obtaining transportation because of their age, income, physical or mental disability." The draft TSP has much of the background information that would help identify transportation disadvantaged populations. The draft does not, however, use the data to draw conclusions about transportation needs or service inadequacies for people who are transportation disadvantaged. Finding: Page 43 (version 2) includes a description of the Socioeconomic Conditions and identifies the gap in transit service on Hall Boulevard between 99W and Locust. It states that pedestrian and bus stop amenities in this vicinity should be considered priorities to improve transit access to low income neighborhoods. Table 4 -2 of the TSP shows the criteria that were used to evaluate potential transportation improvements, including Environmental Justice impacts. The Transportation Solutions Analysis memo (included in Volume 3) includes the evaluation of individual significant projects. See Projects 11, 26, 21, 29, 41 -44, 45. Resolution: A policy statement will be added under Goal 3. This policy will be policy 4, directly following the policy regarding ADA standards. "The City shall support and prioritize bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements for transportation disadvantaged populations who may be dependent on travel modes other than private automobile." 4. Compliance Recommendation: Parking Planning The current Tigard TSP (adopted in 2002) states that Tigard amended the parking requirements in Development Code 18.765 to comply with Title 12 (thus meeting TPR 0020(2)(g)). The draft TSP should include analysis to determine whether Tigard is still in compliance with the parking provisions of Title 12, and if not what steps the city should take. Finding: The Development Code parking requirements are in compliance with Metro's ratios. Page 70 of the TSP includes the following statements under the subsection header "Accessory Parking." New land uses are required to provide on -site parking to accommodate their own parking demand in order to protect surrounding land uses from overflow parking impacts. The amount of parking required is expressed in the form of parking ratios in the development code (see 18.765 of the Development Code). The Tigard parking ratios incorporate minimum and maximum ratios, consistent with the requirements of the 2040 Growth Management Functional Plan. The Draft RTFP Update includes a new Title 4 related to Parking. It is moved from the earlier Functional Plan, with some changes. Most of the requirements could be addressed through the general update of the code (e.g., shared parking, variances, etc.). Exhibit B It allows that parking plans are required for designated Centers and Station Communities can be done separately from the TSP. • We are just kicking off a parking plan in downtown, funded by Metro. • The WSRC Master Plan (adopted in 2000) already includes a parking element. • TGM funding for HCT Land Use Planning will identify potential station communities that may then trigger additional parking plans. • We don't have plans to develop a parking plan for the Pacific Highway 99W Corridor. However, most of it would be addressed through the code updates or the station area planning. Resolution: No changes needed in the TSP. Periodic Review will require parking management plans for designated centers and corridors; these must meet requirements of the RTP Update. 5. Compliance Recommendation. Mode Targets Summary: There are several factual observations about the treatment of mode splits in the draft TSP. However, the conclusion that "It does not appear that the draft TSP would achieve much improvement in mode share," is in direct contrast to one of the overriding goals of the TSP. Finding: One of the reasons that the TSP differs from the RTP language is a concern that the RTP may not allow for enough progress. For example, the RTP only requires a target for "non -drive alone" travel. On that basis, a 2- person carpool is treated the same as a walk, bike, or transit trip. At the same time, Metro has changed the way that carpools are modeling; they now include vehicles with a parent and a child. I believe Metro intends to update their modeling and possibly the definitions, but it hadn't done so at the time that we were doing our TSP. As you noted, the Draft TSP (Table 3 -1) indicates only limited improvement in mode shares over the planning horizon. These were obtained from the metro travel demand model and are outputs of the assumptions of several factors, including parking pricing, transit availability, and connectivity. As stated on page 31, this reflects minimal changes in those factors. While it is assumed that parking would be priced in designated centers under 2035 conditions, the modeled prices for long- term parking in 2035 is less than $1 and transit service is assumed to be basically unchanged (the planned high capacity transit service is not included). Metro targets allow that 45 to 55% of trips could be SOV in designated centers. Our TSP is more ambitious regarding the shift in mode away from SOV. We also felt that distinguishing walk, bike, and transit trips lays the groundwork for targeting specific modal improvements. As you noted, we identified the need to update /refine the Mode Split Estimates because of the limitations of the model as well as our interest in determining Exhibit B opportunities to focus on specific modes. Because of these limitations, we have titled our targets as "Aspiration Mode Shares" and the non -auto mode shares are referred to as "illustrative." We feel it would be appropriate to remove these qualifiers after Metro updates their mode split targets and associated modeling to ensure that the City's targets reflect the most up -to -date baseline. The draft 2035 RTFP Update (3.08.230.E) allows that cities can "demonstrate progress toward achievement of the performance targets in Table 3.08 -1 by adopting the following: 1. Parking minimum and maximum ratios in centers and station communities. 2. Design for street, transit, bicycle, freight and pedestrian systems consistent with Title 1. 3. TSMO Projects and strategies consistent with Section 3.08.160. 4. Land use actions pursuant to OAR 660 -12 -0035 (2). While it is desirable to conduct and monitor mode splits, it is my hope that we will be able to demonstrate compliance based on the above measures from the RTFP. Resolution: The mode share targets on page 71, currently referred to as "aspiration" targets, will be referred to simply as "targets." It is recognized that the word "target" implies aspiration, but that using the word "aspiration" may appear to create a lesser commitment or priority. 6. Compliance Recommendation: Performance Standards. We recommend that the TSP clearly establish performance standards and that these standards include measures of connectivity, pedestrian accessibility, bicycle network completeness and overall safety. If the performance standards also include intersection delay or motor vehicle congestion, we would recommend that different standards be adopted for different areas. In some places (e.g. downtown, the Washington Square regional center and the Tigard triangle) it would be appropriate to tolerate higher levels of congestion (or perhaps waive congestion standards altogether) on city streets, which would facilitate more intense development in the appropriate location. Finding: As you note, the most common performance measures (other than mode splits) relate to intersection operations and traffic congestion. The TSP identifies the locations where intersection operating standards can be found for State and County roads. The city does not have adopted standards for intersections; we specifically determined not to develop such standards at this time, but left the language in the TSP that points to where such standards will be located if they are adopted. We are fully supportive of exploring the new MMLOS procedures in the latest Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). Staff is familiar with and excited about this methodology. While the methodology has been vetted through the NCHRP process, it is still a new procedure that has not been thoroughly tested anywhere. For this reason, we feel that it should be pursued as a pilot or demonstration project, Exhibit B preferably conducted multiple locations. I have approached Metro (informally so far) about taking the lead on such an effort. I feel that it should be a federally funded, regional study to examine the implications of the MMLOS rankings. At the RTP Working Group meetings, there was concern expressed about the specific performance measures, including connectivity, accessibility, and safety. Among the reasons are the absence of standard measures for such standards and the demand on resources for such evaluations. The latest Draft RTP (3.08.230.E) allows that cities can demonstrate compliance through the Parking, Design, TSMO, and Land Use actions listed above. Resolution: Development and clarification of performance standards, especially for use in evaluating development or land use proposals, will be completed as a part of Periodic Review. 9. Compliance Recommendation: Street Standards The TPR requirements related to street standards are found in section 0045(7): "Local governments shall establish standards for local streets and accessways that minimize pavement width and total right -of -way consistent with the operational needs of the facility. The intent of this requirement is that local governments consider and reduce excessive standards for local streets and accessways in order to reduce the cost of construction, provide for more efficient use of urban land, provide for emergency vehicle access while discouraging inappropriate traffic volumes and speeds, and which accommodate convenient pedestrian and bicycle circulation." Given that the TSP near the end of the process, and that reviewing street standards has not yet started, it may make sense to adopt a TSP while deferring the street standards to a subsequent process within PR. Under that approach, the TSP would need to be clear about the need for review, the general nature of any needed revisions already identified, and the time -frame for completing the revised street standards. Finding: As you note, the City's intent is to follow up the TSP Update with a review of the street standards. Some of the specific objectives for street design are identified on page 65 of the TSP Update. The overall review of the street standards is a high priority for staff as a follow on task to the TSP. Resolution: Development and clarification of street design standards will be completed as a part of Periodic Review. 10. Compliance Recommendation: Implementation Measures TPR 0045 requires that, "Each local government shall amend its land use regulations to implement the TSP." This requirement was included in the description of Tigard's PR work program task #5 as, "conforming Plan / code text amendments." The draft TSP includes "Technical Memorandum 6.2 - Draft Implementation Measures ", which identifies several areas in which additional work is needed to address requirements Exhibit B of the TPR. The memo does not include proposed code language, so we are not able to reach a final conclusion on the issues raised. In general we agree that the items identified in the memo need to be addressed to comply with the TPR. We anticipate that partial approval of the TSP will list this project to adopt implementing code amendments as one of the items that must be completed under PR. Finding: As you note, the City's intent is to follow up the TSP Update with a review of the suggested code changes, development of new code language, and adoption of that language as part of an update package to ensure the City is in compliance with the RTP and the TPR. Resolution: The City will complete this task as part of Periodic Review. Comments /Changes to the TSP Update, Version 2 Exhibit C Page/ Change Source Status Location General Identify backage roads in Council Incorporated in discussion of circulation (p. 67) connectivity discussion meeting: "The roadway capacity limitations in Tigard are perhaps most pronounced for Consultant travel demand from northeast to southwest, especially along Pacific Highway. presentation Opportunities to provide new connections are severely constrained by Highway 217, 1 -5, the WES commuter /freight rail line, and natural features such as Fanno Creek and Bull Mountain. With only a limited number of east -west through routes, there is considerable demand placed on a few roadways. Adding capacity to Pacific Highway is not desired because of the significant impacts to the community in terms of added through traffic, impacts to adjacent properties, and the greater physical barrier through the City. As such, a higher priority is placed on providing new connections that can work in concert with the principal and major arterial system." General Add bicycle system plan Council Recommendation for pedestrian system plan text added on p. 78. and pedestrian system meeting: Recommendation for bicycle system plan text added on p. 82. plan Consultant Both plans added to Table 5 -4 presentation General Add glossary of acronyms PC Work Glossary created, Section 8. Session 1 Intro Clarify plan organization PC Work Clarified text description layout, p. 19 session 1 Goals & Change "Strategies" to PC Work Incorporated change Policies "Action Measures" to be session 1 (G &P) consistent with Comp Plan G &P, Goal Add policy statement PC Work Modified Policy 5. 2 specific to freight session 1 5. The City shall cooperate with the railroads in facilitating and preserving rail freight service to existing and future businesses that depend on railroad service. Added Policy Comments /Changes to the TSP Update, Version 2 Exhibit C 8. The City recognizes freight movement as being a priority of the transportation system. G &P Goal 3 Remove the word PC Work Policy 2 was modified to indicate "High Capacity Transit on the P Hi "corridor" session 1 serving the city of Tigard." G &P, Goal Need to elevate funding PC Work Goal 6 was added. 6 (new) policy, especially in session 1 balance with capital Goal 6 — Transportation Funding investments. Fund an equitable, balanced, and sustainable transportation system that Possibly a new Goal. promotes the well -being of the community. Policies 1. The City shall make street maintenance a funding priority. 2. The City shall seek to invest in capital projects that leverage other infrastructure investments. 3. The City shall seek opportunities for transportation investments that support transportation goals of efficiency, multi -modal access, and safety. G &P, Goal Suggestion of new policy PC Work Goal 6.3 amended as follows: The City shall seek opportunities for transportation 6 in Goal 6 to address Session 2 investments that support transportation goals of efficiency, multi -modal access, connectivity. and safety. Section 4; Growth forecasts don't Council Modified figures to illustrate growth aspirations in Downtown. Added the Figures 4- reflect local plans for meeting: following text: 3,4 -4 downtown growth. Consultant presentation; Growth Assumptions for Downtown — Modeling Implications PC Work The City of Tigard plans for increased residential and commercial density in Session 2 Downtown Tigard, as reflected in Figures 4 -3 and 4 -4. These planned changes in downtown, along with the City's land use strategy to increase mixed -use development, are intended to mitigate the strain on the east -west roadways by shortening home -to -work trips, supporting transit service, and making walk /bike trips more viable for work, shopping, and other activities. The City's aspirations for growth have not yet been incorporated into the Metro travel demand model. As a result, the 2035 model forecast underestimates the travel demand to and from downtown. While this is a meaningful disparity, it was Comments /Changes to the TSP Update, Version 2 Exhibit C determined that the potential negative impacts of this disparity are lessened by the following considerations: • The intent of the higher density, mixed use development is to accommodate a higher proportion of travel demand by non - automobile travel modes; • The most critical need for a higher density downtown will be the provision of multiple access points and an efficient overall circulation pattern; and, • The current planning process for downtown includes a grid of two -lane streets to create and preserve a safe, efficient and pedestrian - friendly circulation system. Larger street cross sections would conflict with these objectives, even if travel demand modeling indicated a desire for more automobile capacity. • The arterial streets providing access to Downtown (Pacific Highway, Hall Boulevard, Greenburg Road) are already planned for their maximum roadway width of five lanes. The City does not intend to increase the roadway footprints. If the downtown growth requires specific capacity improvements at critical intersections, those could be developed and are not dependent on inclusion in the TSP. Given these considerations, emphasis was placed on ensuring efficient access and connectivity for downtown, as well as planning for improved pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access. Section 5, 6 Clarify near -term, mid- Council Page 86. term, long -term timelines; meeting: The planned transportation projects have been divided into three categories: remove reference to 1 -5 Consultant Near -Term; Mid -Term; and Long -Term. These divisions were made primarily to years. presentation; reflect the estimated timing of the actual need as well as availability of project PC Work funding. Session 2 Near -Term Projects These improvements are warranted under existing conditions or are expected to Comments /Changes to the TSP Update, Version 2 Exhibit C be warranted within a relatively short time frame. These improvements should be constructed as opportunities and resources allow and could be considered as potential conditions of approval for new development. Mid -Term Projects These improvements are expected to be warranted within the 20 -year planning horizon and should be constructed as opportunities allow; some may be conditions of approval for new development. Long -Term Projects These projects will be needed to accommodate anticipated Tong -term growth. Other projects that may be warranted sooner than the 25 -year planning horizon are included as long -term because the costs are significant and a long -term funding horizon is more realistic. If development occurs along the frontage of these improvements, right -of -way dedications for the ultimate improvement should be obtained; however, physical improvements including travel lanes and pedestrian and bicycle facilities should be constructed if serving a site access or system connectivity function. Section 4 References to figures 4.1 PC Work Correction made and 4.2 are stilled labeled Session 1 as 3.1 and 3.2 Section 5 Nimbus road extension: If Councilor Not constructible (within reasonable cost); would be redundant with WSRC it is removed, can there be Buehner Crossing. Though alternative auto access from Nimbus is ideal, the Nimbus another connection to comment properties are not landlocked; there is good internal circulation within the Cascade from Nimbus? business park and in case of emergency, there is pedestrian access to Scholls Ferry Road. Section 5, 6 Clarify purposes of project PC Work Added: The projects summarized in Table 5 -6 were identified to address existing or lists in Tables 5 -6 and 6 -4. Session 3 forecast needs and deficiencies. It is not expected that all will be constructed due to limited funding for transportation investments. Major roadway projects will also require additional engineering evaluation for cost, environmental impacts, and other constructability issues. Further, projects identified to address forecast deficiencies will need to be reevaluated to determine whether anticipated growth and associated transportation needs have been realized. Comments /Changes to the TSP Update, Version 2 Exhibit C In order to better reflect anticipated funding resources, a subset of the identified projects has been included in the "financially constrained" project list in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Update. The financially constrained project list includes those considered "reasonably likely" to be constructed based on all anticipated transportation revenue sources. The projects that are included in the RTP Update are indicated in Table 5 -6. Many of these projects are under jurisdiction of other agencies. The local projects on the financially constrained list were selected to achieve the highest return on investment, to achieve City of Tigard goals and priorities, and to address significant congestion and /or safety issues. Chap 5, 6 Integrate Financially PC Work Changed as noted; added description of financially constrained to Section 5. constrained projects Session 3 Removed from Section 6. (Table 6 -4) into Table 5 -6. Remove from Section 6. Table 5 -6 Divide project #48 to two PC Work Changed as noted. segments: #48a (116th to Session 3 Tiedeman) and #48b (Tiedeman to Pacific Hwy) Table 6 -4 Add project 18 and 52 to PC Work Changed as noted in Table 5 -6. Financially Constrained list Session 3 Glossary Add TSMO, WSRC to PC Work Changed as suggested glossary Session 2 Exhibit D The following comments to the TSP were provided outside of the formal public involvement activities. Because they were received after the third Planning Commission Workshop, it was not possible for Planning Commission to consider and respond to these comments in the TSP Version being considered at the June 21 Public Hearing. Date Source Contact type Contact Information Comment June 5, Ben Westfall Email to Mayor BENWESTFALL @GMAIL.COM (Partial) Opposed to Ash extension impacts on 2010 Dirksen neighborhoods; Feels it is inconsistent with the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan June 7, Mrs. Phone call (Sean) -- Opposed to Ash Extension into the neighborhood. Concerned 2010 Honeyman about a "freeway" through the neighborhood; that it will ruin the neighborhood. June 9, Bonnie Phone call 503- 639 -8246 Opposed to Ash extension impacts on neighborhoods; 2010 Peterson (Judith) potential flooding from Fanno Creek impacts June 10, John Frewing Email to staff jfrewing(ateleport.com, The Tigard TSP 2010 should not include a planned extension 2010 503 - 245 -5760 of Walnut, crossing Fanno Creek to connect to Ash. I offer the following reasons: a. This is a very large, intrusive and expensive project that Tigard does not really 'need'. As I saw some similar plans characterized recently, this is 'a big idea that (needs to) hit reality.' The Planning Commission should consider the distinction between what the city 'wants' versus what the city 'needs' and hew to the latter. It is the inclusion of projects like this which make people like me think that our city is not sustainable. b. This project would remove park area from Fanno Creek Park. Tigard already is shy of park areas, and the addition of a collector across the park makes that situation more severe. c. This project creates another crossing of Fanno Creek, one of the important natural features of Tigard. Despite mitigation efforts, there is likely to be some impact on the Exhibit D stream and its riparian areas, even if only the proximity of more people to the stream. d. This project would draw people away from Main Street, for which the city has made extensive renovation plans as the focus of downtown Tigard. e. On earlier versions of the TSP 2010, when questioned about this proposed project, staff has told me that this project 'is just on the map because it was on the old map' and that there would be no intent to carry this project to the new TSP simply because of this historic planning. f. This project would significantly disrupt an existing high density neighborhood of residences west of Fanno Creek. This neighborhood has in the past opposed the extension of Walnut across Fanno Creek to Ash, and its opposition should be respected. CITY OF TIGAR.D PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes June 21, 2010 1. CALL TO ORDER President Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center, Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Anderson; Commissioner Doherty; Commissioner Fishel; Commissioner Gaschke; Commissioner Hasman; Commissioner Muldoon; Vice President Vermilyea; and President Walsh (8). Absent: Alternate Commissioner Schmidt; Alternate Commissioner Shavey (2) Staff Present: Ron Bunch, Community Development Director; John Floyd, Associate Planner; Judith Gray, Sr. Transportation Planner; Susan Hartnett, Assistant CD Director; Doreen Laughlin, Sr. Administrative Specialist; Gary Pagenstecher, Associate Planner; and Darren Wyss, Sr. Planner 3. COMMUNICATIONS President Walsh publically thanked Dick Bewersdorff, Planning Manager, for his many years of helpful guidance in serving the Planning Commission as staff liaison. He wished him well on his upcoming retirement. • 4. CONSIDER MEETING MINUTES June 7th Meeting Minutes: President Walsh asked if there were any additions, deletions, or corrections to the June 7th minutes; there being none, Walsh declared the minutes approved as submitted. I: \LRPLN \Planning Commission \ 2010 PC Packets \6- 21- t0 \tpc minutes 6.21- 10.docx Page 1 of 8 5. PUBLIC HEARING - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA) 2010 -00001 TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT THE TIGARD 2035 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN (TSP) STAFF REPORT Sr. Planner, Darren Wyss gave the staff report on behalf of the City. [The staff report is available to the public one week in advance of the meeting]. He explained that this was a public hearing for the commission to make a recommendation to City Council on the 2035 TSP and that this would amend Chapter 12 Transportation and Public Facility Plan. Wyss talked about the four exhibits that had been attached to the staff report. • Exhibit A contains the proposed amendments to Goal 12 and the 2035 TSP document. • Exhibit B is DLCD comments, which resulted in the addition of one additional policy: Goal 3, Policy 4. • The TSP had been developed over 18 months & included the following meetings & forums: o Citizen Advisory Committee /Technical Advisory Committee meetings o Public Forums /Open House o 3 Planning Commission workshops — where commissioners made some changes... found as Exhibit C • Exhibit D - Citizen Comments regarding Walnut /Ash connection Wyss explained that staff had sent two memos via email to the Commissioners the Friday before. The first memo was a response to Exhibit D (Comments regarding Walnut /Ash connection). The second memo outlined potential options for addressing the concerns regarding Walnut /Ash. Staff also received public comment the day of the meeting (Hard copy had been provided to the Commissioners.) He gave a general summary of the emails. Both had the same comments and were emailed by two individuals. APPLICANT'S PRESENTATION Judith Gray, Sr. Transportation Planner, and City of Tigard applicant, went over a PowerPoint Presentation on the TSP (Exhibit A). QUESTIONS OF STAFF It was noted that there are many projects in the TSP - the Ash Avenue connection just being one of them. President Walsh asked what the process would be in terms of public I:\LRPLN \Planning Commission \2010 PC Packets \6-21- 10 \tpc minutes 6- 2t- 10.docx Page 2 of 8 • notification - public involvement, etc. should something like that take place. Susan Harnett said the first step would be to get the money, if possible, and then do an environmental impact analysis. She said the City of Tigard has a high commitment to community participation. As seen by many projects in the past, there is a concerted effort to notify the community of major things. A good example is what was done with Burnham recently, where the City added a "Twitter" feed to keep people informed of the construction. But long before that there was major outreach through Cityscape, mailings, website updates, newspaper articles, Planning Commission meetings, Council meetings, etc. There would be plenty of notification to the public if and when something like this would take place. The question was asked as to what staff is looking for. Judith Gray said staff is looking for a recommendation to either adopt the TSP as it is, adopt it with changes, or to deny it. One of the commissioners asked if there would be a negative impact if they chose to move some of the projects in the TSP from short -term to mid -term status. Gray answered "No, there would be no negative impact. A positive impact would be that it would be more realistic and helpful." TESTIMONY IN FAVOR OF THE APPLICATION Elise Shearer — CCAC Commissioner — 9980 SW Johnson St. Tigard — commended staff on the TSP. She said she knew it was the result of a lot of hard work and had been a long time in development. She said she wanted to speak in favor of the Ash Avenue Bridge. She noted that a visionary body needs to think long -term and long -term means major density is coming. She said there would be future rezoning for density; future increased traffic. Emergency access will become more difficult. A bridge over the creek on Ash Avenue will improve circulation. It does not have to be immediately open to two -way traffic. It can service bicycle, pedestrian, and emergency access first and, with increased density, in the future be potentially open for two -way traffic. It is necessary for Tigard to handle increased density. Eventually residential area on Ash Avenue corridor will probably be rezoned for higher density. She said she would like to have her comments on the record, as a commissioner, saying she's in favor and wants staff to think long -term. She said she and the rest of those present won't necessarily be around in 25 — 50 years out, but that we have to think of those people who will be, and how we're going to serve them. TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION OF THE APPLICATION Bonnie Peterson 13245 SW Ash Dr Tigard 97223 — said she is against the Ash Avenue bridge extension. She said it would ruin homes that would be coming in that area and would be going thru the wetlands. She said it's been flooding. It's not a good idea. The water was lapping both bridges. She doesn't want it to look like California. It would cause too much traffic. She's against it. She enjoys the natural area and doesn't want it ruined in the wetland. She believes it would be a big mistake to put a bridge in there. t: \IAiPLN \t'lannuig commission \2010 PC Packets \6.21- 10 \tpc minutes 6 -21- IO.docx Page 3 of 8 Barb Taylor 13175 SW Ash Dr. — is against the idea of a Walnut Street extension. She wondered what the economic advantage is of creating an extension from Walnut to Ash rather than using Frewing — which is already an existing street that connects with Ash Avenue. She would like to see that addressed in any study that may be presented. Also — there are arms of Fanno Creek that would also be impacted. She thanked staff for allowing them time to speak. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING DELIBERATION President Walsh opened the deliberation. He noted that this deliberation is not on Ash Avenue -- but on the entire 2035 Transportation System Plan. The importance of connectivity of roads was noted and discussed — for emergency access in particular. One of the commissioners said "I am impressed by staff's hard work and the tremendous amount of public involvement that has gone into this document. The Ash Avenue connection is just one of 140 some projects in this plan - a very small piece of the overall plan. And, in fact, there is no current design, funding, alignment, environmental evaluation, needs assessment, etc. [with regard to Ash] — nor is there a current process or ability to undertake any of those steps, that would be needed, within the foreseeable future — that being 15 to 20, or 25 years. There are a number of contingencies that must first occur before this option is ever looked at. Note I said option. This is not a "project"... this is an "option." There are multiple steps that would have to occur before this option comes up on radar, and this option would be up to a Planning Commission of a later generation to ultimately decide - after going through the deliberative process that has been talked about tonight. I think it would be tremendously erroneous for this commission to pull the option off the table and foreclose the opportunity for future generations to look at the viability of that, or any other, option that's been identified in this plan. We're not confronted with making a decision about Walnut and Ash Avenue. This is an "option" before us. It's inappropriate for us to foreclose the option at this time. Therefore, in light of what I think has been a tremendous amount of good work and a lot of thought that has gone into placing these projects in the place, time -wise, that they were placed in this plan, I think it would be inappropriate for us, at this time, to change what's in there. So I would support the TSP as currently proposed. If other commissioners feel strongly, I would agree to modify by including a corridor study and by moving Walnut Street and Ash Avenue to a more `mid- term', but that would be a Plan B for me." Another commissioner said he would throw a concise alternative, which would be to move the three projects to mid -term. 1: \I.RPLN \Plantting Commits= \2010 PC Packets\6.21.10 \tpc mite, 6- 2I- 10.docz Page 4 of 8 There was some discussion as to the definition of short -term and mid -term. Short -term is 10 to 12 years, mid -term is 20ish. Another commissioner said she is not opposed to moving Nos. 18 & 27 to mid -term. She said a lot of people, when they think of `short- term', they think of 2 years from now — and not 20 years. She's opposed to moving project 17. She believes something needs to be done in the Downtown. She would oppose that. The reality is project 18 and 27 may be 20 years down the road, at best, but it does need to stay on the books. Walsh noted that he believed the plan is "excellent." He found it engaging, he likes the vision and aspect of it — and said it will have value through the years. He reminded the commission that there will be an update of the TSP in 5 to 8 years and that this is a foundational document. He is not opposed to the modification. Walsh summarized that he's hearing that project 17 is something that has a little more interest in the shorter -term than the longer -term. He asked if anyone else wanted to weigh in on the discussion. Judith Gray pointed out that there is a table of several studies and plans that have no timeframe attached to them at all. Vermilyea said we could just not include a timeframe with No. 17 at all. MOTION The following motion was made by Commissioner Vermilyea, seconded by Commissioner Hasman: "I move that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council of the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan CPA2010 -00001 with the following amendments: 1. That a Corridor Study be undertaken to determine whether it is feasible and appropriate to extend Walnut St. to Ash Avenue and also to extend Ash Avenue across Fanno Creek into the Downtown area, as well as look at other factors, such as economic benefits and other items that can be determined at that time; and 2. That items No. 18 and 27 in the TSP project numbers be moved from "short - term" to "mid- term" projects." The motion CARRIED on a recorded vote, the Commission voted as follows: AYES: Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Doherty, Commissioner Fishel, Commissioner Gaschke, Commissioner k \LRPLN \Pinning Commission \ 2010 PC Packets \6- 21- 10 \tpc minutes 6- 21- 10.doat Page 5 of 8 Hasman, Commissioner Muldoon, Commissioner Vermilyea, and Commissioner Walsh (8) NAYS: None (0) ABSTAINERS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 7. BRIEFING — REGULATORY IMPROVEMENT Susan Hartnett, Assistant Community Development Director, spoke about code. She said, "The City of Portland's code is the basis for much of Tigard's code. In particular are `use' categories and many of our procedural components like the different types of land use reviews, as well as a number of the land use reviews themselves. 'I'he criteria in those land use reviews all come out of Portland's code; however, the version of Portland's code that was used as the model of Tigard's code was the discussion draft. There was a lot of work done between the discussion draft and the final version that made that code clear and usable. She noted that one of the things we are living with is some legacy from having adopted a version of that code that was not quite ready for "prime time." One of the things we're looking to do in this regulatory improvement initiative is to take that next step. Basically to take Tigard's code from Portland's `discussion draft' to a really tight, clean, consistent, easy - to -use, simple to follow, user - friendly code. It is a very ambitious work program. We hope to make some good progress in that direction. You've already seen the first piece of regulatory improvement initiative and you didn't even know it. You may recall when Cheryl Caines brought before you the proposal to extend the land use approvals for sub - divisions, etc. that there was stuck in there a list of terms that had been defined. That was a piece of regulatory improvement. That allowed you, as the user of the code, to look right at the first page of the definitions and go `Oh — this is a defined term — I'd better look it up and see how it's defined' — rather than having to page through and see if some version of the term you're looking for might be in there and where might it be. There are three things that have already launched and, again, this will be a 2 to 3 year effort. This will not be done quickly, in part, because this is in addition to everything else that we're doing. We're trying to find opportunities to make some improvements to the code. The following are three things we've already done: 1. We've created a data base that will allow us to capture all the problems that we find in the code. We come across some section that either is unclear, in conflict with another, seems to be missing something... up until now we've had no way of capturing those issues. This will make it possible to track things ranging from incorrect references, to entire things missing in the code — such as a revocation process. 2. We've assigned a code editor — Cheryl Gaines, Associate Planner. She will look out for consistency of code language. She will check for the format, the structure, the clarity, the readability of it. I: \LRPLN \''tanning Cammtssion \2010 PC Packets \6- 21- 10 \tlx minutes 6.21- 104oez Page 6 of 8 3. We've started to launch some projects specific to improving the Development Codc; tonight's will be our "use categories ". This is foundational. No longer do we use lists. We categorize uses into chunks where you're looking at the impact and determining that the impact of these uses is similar. What it allows you to do is - as a new use comes along, figure out what category it figures into. We're lacking clear definitions that allow us to make those determines for new use. A lot of the language we're missing is in the final version of the Portland Code -- it wasn't in the discussion draft, but it's now there. So a lot of what we're going to be doing is really just wholesale importing some clarification language out of the Portland code. We will move our code to a higher level of clarity and consistency. That's the big picture. We'll bring things to you early on. Is there any feedback ?" Walsh said he's pleased and asked that staff include the explanations of acronyms and also that he'd like staff and the commissioners to revisit this subject again about 6 months from now. 7. WORK SESSION — USE CLASSIFICATIONS UPDATE DCA2010 -00004 John Floyd, Associate Planner, said the purpose of the amendment is to clarify, simplify, and standardize chapter 18.130 — which is the use classifications chapter. He noted that one of the main problems with the existing use classifications chapter is that each classification varies in the level of detail provided. They can vary in the terms of a user's experience with the code. We've reformatted it and expanded and clarified it as necessary. At this point Floyd went over Attachment 1 — sample code amendments. It gave a snapshot of what is coming. The biggest insertion was the "classification of uses." He went on to explain how it's different and asked the commissioners if they had any comments or concerns on what had been gone over. The question came up as to whether other cities were going about this in the same way. Hartnett answered that this is a trend in many jurisdictions and that, over time, businesses change and the nature of that business changes. This is necessary as it's a much easier way of capturing everything and having a systematic way of saying "Oh — it's a new use, but where do we put it? Oh -- look at these characteristics — it's this and not that." 8. WORK SESSION — UPDATE ON ROLLING CALENDAR /CD ORG CHART Susan Hartnett checked in with the commissioners on whether the new rolling calendar is meeting expectations or not. The commissioners indicated that it was exactly what they were hoping for, and that they like it a lot. She also went over the new organizational chart. She l:\LRPLN\Planning Commission \2010 PC Packen\6.21.10 \tpe minutes 6- 21- 10.docx Page 7 of 8 went over the changes that had taken place. The commissioners appreciated having the newly updated Org Chart and thanked Hartnett. A commissioner asked about the possibility of the City hiring an Economic Director. It was noted that Sean Family will take on as much of that as he can but that an Economic Director position isn't something seen as feasible in the near term. The question was asked as to whether there is a staff resource specifically assigned to sustainability - i.e. a "green" staff resource. The answer was — no, not at this time. Hartnett answered that there've been a number of conversations at the council level about trying to create some sort of sustainability program, or approach, for the City — unfortunately, the City then went through the budget contractions. There were some questions on some of the items on the calendar. 9. OTHER BUSINESS President Walsh noted that he will not be at the next Planning Commission meeting due to other commitments. 10. ADJOURNMENT President Walsh adjourned the meeting at 9:18 pm. .. ------.-s"--- r ' )cslAsz..Q. -4 "' LC-2-- -. 1 . , Doreen Laughlin, Planning Commission Secretary A " ST: Presi\ ent David Wals . 1: \LRP1.N \Pkumin \2010 PC PscketA6•21- 10 \tpc minutes 6- 21- 10.docx Page 8 of 8 10/5/2010 Tigard 2035 TSP City Council Public Hearing October 12, 2010 TSP Organization Volume 1. TSP Policy & plan substance Volume 2. Supporting Information For reference Volume 3. Background , ,,r Technical memoranda ..-1. - i.. t'l I 1 10/5/2010 TSP Organization Introduction Goals and Policies Transportation Planning Toolbox Development of the TSP Transportation System Plan Transportation Funding Element Glossary 1. Introduction Initiated in 2007 Funded by TGM Grant rg=,„„, of Tranaportat/on Agency partners ODOT Washington County DLCD Beaverton Metro Tualatin TriMet TVF &R 2 10/5/2010 1. Introduction Element of the Comprehensive Plan TSP Purpose Long -range plan for growth Coordinate with land use planning Coordination with other agencies Blueprint for transportation investments Required by State of Oregon Required for Federal funds 1. Introduction Building on Past Efforts Current TSP (2002) WSRC Plan Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan Tigard Highway 99W Improvement Plan Wash. Co. 2020 Transportation Plan 2035 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) 3 10/5/2010 1. Introduction Planning Environment - ! TDM'S SNEU Growing congestion '1'2 I Natural & constructed barriers : �fcy I Limited transportation funds eon" Rising fuel costs Environmental impacts Make the Most of What We Have!! 1. Introduction Public Involvement Web site , a1fit Cityscape articles (5) Public Forums (2) Open House (1) Civic Group Outreach (4) Citizen Advisory Committee Planning Commission Work Sessions 4 10/5/2010 2. Goals & Policies Coordination with Land Use Transportation Efficiency Multi -Modal System Safety Inter-Agency Coordination Transportation Funding 3. Toolbox Informational Section Tools & terms i ii iro `' 5 10/5/2010 3. Toolbox,w.i:;.,i1r.r.. 0 La ndiUse , [I• i.,''..;, -, 0 r ,_. El Transpognaighl Srg2M G451114gement e, ti., ta TrafficVgnti OmprovelfWan, sA AccesSa§n§gement i Neight traffic management 3. Toolbox ,- 0 Tra nspOrrttatgim EXaffiglii)d. Maa9ement rai Coordingtil@n br @Iternabive fdra0, modes - ,,,, ;411•1_".i. 0 SpeOffit Pgvlectas a Walkways a @Tossing tireatmeqP,44:!4:;:vViy,f,, m BicY ,, , ,,,,:,.!. -. 1.: ..,; .."i' 3;- 4 7-- -_:_, - --:-. 2 -=' 1 6 10/5/2010 4. Development of the TSP 2008 Baseline Conditions Analysis 2035 Forecast Analysis 9,000 households (34 %) 25,000 jobs (57 %) Growth in the surrounding area 1. 4. Development of the TSP Household Growth: 34% Nk w 111114 "Lr y P11 911r 7 10/5/2010 4. Development of the TSP Employment n i :fp* Growth: 57% B I I k 44 %,: % . 10. . orif II aillir B 4. Development of the TSP Reinforcing Congested Travel Patterns Morning Rush Hour Evening Rush Hour ** 4: ". F r il ;Ai l , ''.-4111"0 a :- lo .416 A. W ' ..,511P I lk".■■ -All :4,-7 re - J ,„.- :46:4 _1. 4.. r 8 10/5/2010 4. Development of the TSP Reliance on a Few Major Roadways Connectivity Barriers Highway 217 Railroad /WES Track Fanno Creek Topography Existing Neighborhoods 4. Development of the TSP The Challenge 4 Congestion is already a problem Growth will make it worse Connectivity barriers _ _ ... , /, 9 10/5/2010 . rt ll $ f e TSP 4. Development ofth Strategies LA Land U se C hra n gees ,'"° 6 El Con n ect�iu iQty L Mult M04,011 CI Systems O'peratia * rovernents 0 Management /iDesign9 Measures 4. Development .of the TSP 0 Project lEvailika ti®n it Criteria a ' 1 1 _ Multirnod o 0 Syste i &a o o city � I nterage.ricy; Cons . j Safety .: � z H Cost effectiuenessr , �° Nil r J Environmenta'I res0 v urces El Environmental equity 10 10/5/2010 2d r . 4. Deve "b�eM ®f t he TSP 0 Signifi Pro�ec -s � ' Pl for C t r R G S h erwood In H ' osie r- c ressi� ER o o ketpa P U pda °tied: p � �ect�s z Reduced o =rn1G c r oss section (Hall Blvd, 121�st,;1 G9�Orr�° "` 21 Ng Hw. i'' U 0 o gr ss ing Y MS hzCdr c.. chang pedfestrian /I i tion'Iy � l t er �� 4. D v $ 4 ® - Z4:,-,Q 7 ;n T S P De el t : o � t ; S i g nif c p sect's ©rm o' si Wa II exxten acro F Cre id `nI OW�] �J� t NO? R®a e�xte f re r Si g11,1 fi o�ects Q��1 311 Hw 21 © verpa� K � 6f , /Ha mp ton ill , mo w ® Ash . [; ? 7�1W0 [ 3 Brirdg ® Wal St wreet ,E "xatensi,0 to' Ash Avenue ®� s r 1 , 11 f 10/5/2010 5. Transportation System Plan Management, Design & Operations Multimodal Projects f i - - i f r _ 1� r_ a , r • I y' , f S3'. , . 1 , F . . 2 it G' � / i [ _ L.' 4 ' :IL i - ----. .. __E-,2_,_:., 5a. Management & Operations Land Use Planning Functional Classifications Street Design Standards Connectivity Standards Transportation System Management L Transportation Demand Management ® Travel Modes O Parking Management 12 10/5/2010 5a. Management & Operations Additional Studies Future Plans and Studi Land Use - Commercial nodes in residential neighborhoods Land Use - Mixed -use compact developments Street cross section design guidelines Special area parking management plans Ash /Walnut extension corridor study Circulation /connectivity study 5b. Projects Nearly 150 Multimodal Projects Roadways Complete Streets Bicycle Facilities Sidewalks Multi -Use Trails Transit Improvements Transportation System Management 13 10/5/2010 5b. Projects High Level Evaluation & Planning Range in Certainty Pacific Highway -99W /Hall intersection vs. Hall Blvd bridge to Tualatin Range in Project Scale Commercial Street sidewalks vs. Highway 217 interchange 5b. Projects Financially Constrained Projects "Reasonably likely" Includes all expected resources Eligible for federal funds Included in 2035 RTP Zone /Comp plan amendments 14 10/5/2010 6. Funding Element Historical Capital Revenue Revenue Forecast for Capital Projects $69 Million over 25 years Total TSP Projects $657 Million Prioritized Projects $283 Million Includes all funding sources 7. Implementation Identifies measures to ensure development code reflects the updated policies JP . Artirl _�. i x.:,111 -a Plum 15 10/5/2010 Potential Council Actions • Approve as Recommended by Planning Commission • Approve with Changes O Reject 16 SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET FOR /o -Ia. io (DATE OF MEETING) AGENDA ITEM No. 5 Date: October 12, 2010 TESTIMONY SIGN -UP SHEETS Please sign on the following page(s) if you wish to testify before City Council on: LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT TIGARD 2035 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN (CPA2O1O-00001) REQUEST: To amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goal 12: Transportation and the Tigard Public Facility Plan to incorporate the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. The complete text of the proposed amendment can be viewed on the City's website at http://www.tigard - or.gov /code_ amendments. LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Plan Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10;11 ,12, 13, 14, and Special Planning Area: Downtown; the Regional Transportation System Plan; the Oregon Highway Plan; Oregon Administrative Rule 66 -12; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. The names and addresses ofpersons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. Due to Time Constraints There is a Five - minute Time Limit on Testimony AGENDA ITEM No. 5 October 12, 2010 PLEASE PRINT This is a City of Tigard public meeting, subject to the State of Oregon's public meeting and records laws. All written and oral testimony become part of the public record and is openly available to all members of the public. The names and addresses of persons who attend or participate in City of Tigard public meetings will be included in the meeting minutes, which is a public record. Proponent — (Speaking In Favor) Opponent — (Speaking Against) Neutral Name, Address & Phone No. N. e, Address & Phone No Name, Address & Phone , >6.... — III' 1,/ t■ _s ., 066g e/Eft id 4 1 k 1 v 2 yQ S tt/ito Cie C d 1� 4 11 �� ��,„�. I �.• ,o�a 1.0: ! 1 ' , t Ott ‘ •VAtt ■ Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address §r Phone No. / Name, Address & Phone No. cV1.- • 1 52A W2. 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Proponent — (Speaking In Favor) Opponent — (Speaking Against) Neutral Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. 61 - Tyrce- 13 .61bsu Fanno r .1 c - g7vz3 03 -544 -laaq Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET FOR 10➢ ta• ‘a October 12, 2010 (DATE OF MEETING) -pub It c. -4 e 6) Mme City of Tigard Sue tU(L Mayor Dirksen and Council Members Re: Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan Adoption / Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) 2010 -00001 Dear Mayor and Council members: The city of Tigard has developed a proposed transportation plan (TSP) for the next 25 years. We appreciate the time and effort that have gone into developing this plan. However, I have lived here now for over 20 years and as a biologist and wildlife advocate, and a member of a number of several local conservation groups, I am very concerned over the lack of protection and conservation of our natural resources in many instances as new development continues along with the infrastructure of roads, etc. Our new transportation plan MUST consider and incorporate much stronger protections for our remaining natural resources in order to adequately conserve the remaining habitats and fish and wildlife, while at the same time improving our infrastructure for roads, safe pedestrian crossings, etc. Our comments are as follows: • TRAILS — Many people use trails, myself included. However, trails do NOT belong in every greenway /open space left in Tigard. We must keep some greenways, etc. FREE of trails in order to minimize human disturbance and protect these Goal 5 Significant habitat resources. This is important, as the remaining greenways, etc. provide crucial habitat for songbirds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, waterfowl and many other species. Placing trails in these important areas can displace wildlife and cause serious disruption to migration corridors, breeding habitat, etc. Tigard has a number of State listed Sensitive - critical species that depend on their survival for these remaining habitats; the Red - legged frog and Western Pond and Painted turtles utilize Summer Creek and the adjacent riparian corridor and remaining uplands for feeding, basking, overwintering and breeding habitats. Transportation or movement is an issue for wildlife as well as for humans. Safe corridors are important for wildlife in order for species to move from habitat to habitat, for genetic health, and also to minimize mortality as well as numerous other reasons. An issue of Biology Letters, referenced in the Nature Conservancy News, in 2007, states that "Bringing dogs along on walks in sensitive natures reserves displaced birds, reducing sightings by more than 40 percent ". • Summer Creek trail/new crossing: The proposed Transportation Plan has a new proposed trail going through the riparian corridor /floodplain along Summer Creek (see map) as well as a crossing of the creek from Katherine Street to 116 Street. We adamantly OPPOSE this crossing of the stream as well as the proposed trail along Summer Creek. The bridge and trail would seriously compromise the intact riparian corridor along the creek, disrupt and disturb the habitat as well as the migration corridor for a host of species including migratory birds, the State listed painted turtle and waterfowl. This is one of the few, remaining areas in Tigard that still has native turtles and we need to leave it alone! This proposed trail would not help to get people from point A to B. It would in fact go nowhere and would only serve to disrupt wildlife activities along the creek and the riparian forest. Rather, it would be more prudent and cost efficient to install sidewalks on existing streets as well as safe crossings across SW 121 and other well used crossings. The cost estimate by the consultant last year was over $500,000!! just for the creek crossing and path to 116 That is a waste of taxpayer dollars and should be used for building safe street crossings instead! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND REMOVING THE SUMMER CREEK TRAIL /CREEK CROSSING from the TSP for the above reasons. We do not want it, neighbors don't want it and most important, wildlife does not want it in their habitat. • Fanno Creek Park trails; We OPPOSE any new trails that cross wetlands within Fanno Creek Park. Tigard is working with CWS to create a new meander of Fanno Creek. We cannot support any new trails in this area since this area is significant wildlife habitat and is one of few remaining crucial habitats for western pond turtles, which are highly sensitive to disturbance and are State listed. Rather, the existing, eroding trail to the south of the creek should be removed, and trails should be kept out of this area. • Metro's Green Trail Guidelines; the proposed TSP and any discussion of where to place any new trails should follow Metro's Green Trail Guidelines, which state that trails should AVOID stream crossings and riparian corridors. There is a reason for this, as these areas are considered Significant Habitat, and it is important to avoid and minimize disturbance to these very special areas that harbor a host of listed and declining species. • Safe Crossings: Rather than build new trails, which also are Very costly, we would like to see sidewalks and crossings installed along/across streets to get people to walk more and get out of their cars. One example of this is the need for a crossing at SW 121 and Tigard Place. People already use this crossing to get to Summer Lake Park. Another area that needs safe, marked crossings is at SW North Dakota Street and 115 • Tigard's Comprehensive Plan (CP) — The city of Tigard recently revised the CP, of which Policy 6 of the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space section states that "The City shall acquire and manage some open spaces to solely provide protection of natural resources.... ". And Policy 17 of this section of the CP states that "The City shall maintain and manage its parks and open space resources in ways that preserve, protect, and restore Tigard's natural resources, including rare, or state and federal listed species,...". Both of these policies were written by citizens including myself, who served on the committee for over a year, who are very concerned about natural resources in Tigard, and who wanted to make sure that these policies in the revised CP would protect our fish and wildlife and habitats. We specifically agreed and then stated in our meetings with city staff during development of the Natural Resources section of the CP that areas such as Summer Creek should NOT have new trails or stream crossings in order to make sure that wildlife and habitats were protected from disturbance, impacts, etc. The proposed TSP should adequately address existing goals and policies as mentioned above, which, in its current form, we believe it fails to do regarding the placement of new trails, etc. • Environmental Resources Map, Figure 4 - 1; This map is not accurate and needs to be revised before this TSP can be adopted! For example, it does not show all the water bodies in Tigard, nor does it adequately show all of the significant Goal 5 resources or the floodplain areas. For example, on the Fowler School District property including the forested areas and associated floodplain, the floodplain boundary goes much farther to the north than depicted. This needs to be corrected. This is evidenced by the numerous patches of Camas on the site, which is an indicator plant for wet prairie habitat. In 2008 and 2009 I along with a consultant hired by Trust For Public Lands mapped all of these Camas /wet prairie sites on the Fowler property and they extend much farther north than originally thought. • Goals and policies in TSP; Upon reviewing the proposed goals and policies, we note that under Goal 1, there is a policy that states "The City shall strive to protect the environment.... ". Why is the wording always weakened when it comes to protecting the environment in Tigard ?? This wording should be changed to "The City Shall protect the environment...." Just drop the word "strive" which weakens the policy and as we note, no other policy here has the word strive in it. In addition, the wording of the current policy is in direct conflict with the goasl and policies of the adopted Tigard Comprehensive Plan (quoted above), which • Again, under Goal 1, The next policy is worded "The city shall mitigate impacts to the natural environment.... ". Rather, this should be changed to "The city shall AVOID impacts to the natural environment associated with proposed transportation...". Again, it is a weak policy in its present form, is in direct conflict with the already adopted goals and policies of the CP for Natural Resources, Parks, Trails and Open Spaces, and needs to be stronger. Citizens understand and are quite aware that mitigation often fails, and the best policy in the first place is to always AVOID any impacts to the natural environment, especially in Tigard's case where we already are in a state of having lost much of our uplands and riparian habitats. We can never replace what is lost. • Under Goal 3, there needs to be a new policy added that addresses natural resources and avoids impacts to fish, wildlife, etc. which currently is lacking under this goal. Our recommendation for a new policy is as follows: Our new policy: The City shall avoid placing any new trails and stream crossings in riparian habitats, significant habitat, greenways or across any streams in order to avoid impacts to these significant resources. • Streets; In the proposed TSP are several streets which are NOT needed, are too costly and most importantly, would cause too much environmental damage by crossing Fanno Creek and removing riparian habitat, etc. These include: o Extension of Ash Street across Fanno Creek o Extension of Walnut Street across Fanno Creek These need to be removed from the TSP permanently. Citizens do not want them, they are too costly, they would disrupt existing neighborhoods, they would cause too much damage and disturbance to Fanno Creek and the surrounding Significant Habitats and they would only cause more traffic problems by increasing traffic in these areas. • Bus transportation; many of our major streets including Tigard Street west of downtown, do not have bus transportation. This should be a MAJOR focus and part of our new TSP. We recommend the city go back and adequately address how bus transportation can meet the needs of the future of Tigard. We would rather have more buses than any new streets, it would be much cheaper and environmentally friendly if we had buses running on biofuels as many cities now do. • Hall Stree Bridge: Replace the existing and very inadequate Hall Street Bridge over Fanno Creek just east of the City Hall and west of the library. Replacing this bridge with a structure that allows water to flow unimpeded during flood events is needed and way past its due. Metro officials remarked on a field trip last year that Tigard should have been working with ODOT years ago to get this bridge replaced! We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the proposed TSP. In conclusion, we believe that to wisely plan for the future transportation needs of Tigard, while at the same time protecting and conserving our remaining natural resources, that Tigard should focus on creating new safe street crossings for pedestrians, focus on new bus routes within the city and drop plans for new trails, roads, etc. that negatively impact our remaining natural resources. Sincerely, Susan Beilke Board member, Fans of Fanno Creek Director, The Turtle Conservancy President, Friends of Summer Creek G R 9 U P SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET M A C K E N Z I E FOR i 0,1 A.aDiO 5 CELEBRATING YEARS (DATE OF MEETING) Be ) Ctrl 17L R October 12, 2010 City of Tigard Attention: City Council 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223 Re: Implications of Draft Transportation System Plan on Fred Fields' Access Project Number 2070334.06 Dear Members of the Council: N p . M At the request of Mr. Fred Fields, Group Mackenzie has prepared this letter to seek clarity and t consensus from the Tigard City Council regarding our client's concern over how the updated 0 - draft Transportation System Plan (TSP) affects future street connectivity between his property E and Wall Street. As Council Members may be aware, Mr. Fields' property is located east of ° 0 — the Tigard Library on the east side of Fanno Creek and the south side of the P &W/WES rail - n • — 1 lines. K o' E o a r The updated draft TSP currently up for adoption by the City excludes the Wall Street o N 3 — extension; a project which would have provided a continuous street connection between Hall A Boulevard and Hunziker Street and much - needed access to those properties along the planned. - a 3 roadway alignment. Mr. Fields has legitimate concerns about how the removal of this project ° from the draft TSP affects his property, particularly in terms of how his property will access C CD the surrounding street system once it develops. W Gn Group Mackenzie has reviewed the draft TSP report and its supporting technical appendices ST) In iTe N - and we have several significant concerns. First, the decision to remove the Wall Street extension from the TSP projects list lacks the technical analysis and evaluation of project selection criteria. Second, there is a street connectivity deficiency identified in the draft TSP Group involving Mr. Fields' property that is not being addressed. Lastly, there may be a perception Mackenzie, that the Roadway Functional Classification map is ambivalent about the location of Wall Incorporated Street, relative. to Mr. Fields' property. P,rchitecture Interiors To rectify Mr. Fields' concerns with future street connectivity between his property and Wall Structural Street, we request the City Council approve and implement one of the following actions as Engineering part of the TSP adoption process: ;Engineering 1. Put the Wall Street extension project back on list of TSP projects and amend the Land Use Planning Roadway Functional Classification map accordingly. Trenspor *,anon 2. Amend the Roadway Functional Classification map to show Wall Street extending onto Planning Y P g LiandlOgipe Mr. Fields' property and connecting with Milton Court. Aro'9tec #tine 3. Acknowledge the Roadway Functional Classification map shows Wall Street Locations; connecting with Mr. Fields' property. Portland, Oregon Seattle Washington Our position on each of these options is described in further detail in the remaining sections of Vancouver Washington this letter. H:\PROJECTS\207033406\TRAFFIC\ 101012 -TSP Transportation Evaluation_final.doc k j • City of Tigard Implications of Draft Transportation System Plan on Fred Fields' Access Project Number 2070334..06 October 12, 2010 <� Page 2 Option 1 Re establish the Wall Street Extension Project { ; The Wall Street extension is an approved project in the currently adopted TSP (prepared in 2001 by DKS Associates). However, the project has subsequently been removed from the # updated draft TSP after going through what appears to be a formal screening and !! prioritization process. This process is defined in the Alternatives Analysis section of the draft TSP report (Section 4 — Development of the 2035 TSP). In Table 4 -2 of the report, a qualitative rating system is described using seven criteria: 1. Multi -modal mobility 2. System capacity 3. Consistency with local/regional plans 4. Safety 5. Cost effectiveness 6. Environmental resources 7. Environmental justice The draft TSP justifies the removal of the Wall Street extension citing'only two criteria: cost effectiveness and potential environmental justice impacts. While we are not contending these two criteria have merit, we do have concerns over the lack of supporting documentation. There is no analysis contained in the draft report or in the supporting technical appendices P PP g for these or the remaining five criteria. Without this evidence, the legitimacy of removing the Wall Street extension from the new plan is suspect. . This raises an important question: how were multi-modal mobility and system capacity criteria rated? The current TSP contains substantial analysis demonstrating how the Wall Street extension project would provide an efficient multi -modal connection for cars, bicyclists, and pedestrians traveling between Hall Boulevard and Huntziger Street. The current TSP also 1 contains evidence showing how this project would greatly improve the capacity of the transportation system. This is seen by a simple comparison between the roadway projects f listed in the current TSP to those in the updated draft TSP. The current TSP includes the Wall Street extension project, but identifies no need to widen nearby adjacent arterials of Hall Boulevard and Bonita Road. The opposite is true for the updated draft TSP, which shows no Wall Street extension, projects but includes to widen Hall Boulevard and Bonita Road to five lanes. The ability for the Wall Street extension project to delay the need for significant widening along Hall Boulevard and Bonita Road is significant and should be addressed. t '{ Beyond the current TSP, there is a substantial history of planning, analyses, engineering design, and construction efforts supporting the vision of the Wall Street extension project. Access points along both sides of Hall Boulevard were consolidated, a traffic signal was installed, and a segment of Wall Street was built to collector standards with clear intentions to extend the roadway over Fanno Creek. In fact, the alignment of Wall Street was selected to create a stagger between this roadway and Omara Street to the north so that traffic using the Wall Street extension to Hunziker Street would not use Omara as a cut - through route. Given the history of how this road came to be, future plans for extending Wall Street to Hunziker ' { Street should not be eliminated without careful consideration and supporting evidence. • H:\PROIECTS \207033406 \TRAFFIC\101012 -TSP Transportation Evaluation_6nal.doe 3 City of Tigard Implications of Draft Transportation System Plan on Fred Fields' Access Project Number 2070334.06 October 12, 2010 Page 3 Option 2 — Show Wall Street Connection with Milton Court Although removal of the Wall Street extension project from the draft TSP may eliminate the possibility of establishing a continuous link between Hall Boulevard and Hunziker Street over the planning horizon, it does not prevent the City from extending Wall Street onto Mr. Fields' property as a collector road with a link to Milton Court. There is evidence in the City's draft TSP documentation to support this option. Figure 4 -2 of Technical Memorandum #4 — Transportation Needs and Deficiencies (Volume 3: Technical Appendix to draft TSP) identifies multiple gaps in local road connectivity right on Mr. Fields' property. The figure clearly shows road connectivity gaps between Wall Street and Hunziger Street and between Wall Street and Bonita Road. Independent of the Wall Street extension project, it is our interpretation of this figure that a public street connection between Wall Street and Bonita Road is warranted. A street connectivity gap still exists for this area and the City has an obligation to address the issue. In our opinion, this can be handled by amending the Roadway Functional Classification map shown in Figure 5 -2 of the draft TSP to show Wall Street extending across Mr. Fields' property and down to Bonita Road via a connection to Milton Court. Option 3 — Acknowledge Future Connection of Wall Street to Mr.`Fields' Property Figure 5 -2 of the draft TSP illustrates the Roadway Functional Classification map for existing and planned roadway facilities in the City. In this figure, Wall Street is shown as a collector road extending east from Hall Boulevard. It is our opinion that the blue line depicting the Wall Street alignment extends to the east side of Fanno Creek and onto Mr. Fields' property, due to the local connectivity needs identified previously in this letter. Regardless, there is flexibility in the interpretation of this map. Figure 5 -2 is not unlike any other functional classification map of any other city TSP. It is a planning -level drawing, not an engineering drawing. It is intended to define general locations of planned transportation routes with minor allowances for changes to alignments and lengths. This inherent flexibility is necessary to respond to site - specific constraints and future development activities. Based on these findings, it is our understanding that Figure 5 -2 as presently shown, depicts Wall Street providing access to Mr. Fields' property. We ask that at the very least, at the October 12, 2010 hearing, that the City Council acknowledge that the Roadway Functional Classification Map in Figure 5 -2 shows Wall Street extending onto Mr. Fields' property. SUMMARY Again, to rectify Mr. Fields' concerns with future street connectivity between his property and Wall Street, we request the City Council approve and implement one of the three options presented in this letter. Sincerely, Brian J. D , P.E. Transportation Engineer H:\ PROJECTS\ 207033406\ TRAFFIC\ 1010 12 -TSP Transportation Evaluation final.doc i • • _ • TAYLORS FERRY RD Figure 5 -2 lan � ,l Roadway ". Functional ai■nt ■x,r�rn ■tti : � „ ■ Classification ! +11. Tigard Urban R Y RD 6 ,51 111 - W LOCUST S . 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U Li ii i0.ia.10 ✓Epeecick+ t i oclett _ck AIS -191 Item #: {� Business Meeting Date: 10/12/2010 Length (in minutes): 15 Minutes Agenda Title: Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to Acquire Properties for Parks and Open Space - Summer Creek Prepared By: Kathy Mollusky, Public Works Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Select One s � Information ISSUE Shall the Council pass a motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for three parcels (Summer Creek formerly known as Fowler Phase II) to be added to the City's parks and open space inventory? STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Pass a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Summer Creek. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The Trust For Public Lands (TPL) has been negotiating on the City's behalf with several property owners to acquire properties to add to the City's inventory of Parks and Open Space. This is the second phase of negotiations for property adjacent to Fowler Middle School. The property was initially referred to as the Fowler property, but is now known as the Sumner Creek property. For the first phase, a larger parcel was divided so the City could purchase a portion without dependence on passage of the bond measure. This second phase of the Summer Creek property purchase is comprised of three parcels totaling roughly 5.0 acres. These three parcels comprise the buildable portions of the original parcel and do not have any environmental constraints or funding agency restrictions, should we choose to acquire them. If these three additional parcels are acquired, the City would most likely develop parking on the parcel nearest the Fanno Creek Trail and potentially more traditional park improvements on the other parcels as funds become available. The price for all three parcels is $1.5 million. Negotiations on these three parcels are generally complete and the Council could take action to acquire via execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with the owner. The City attorney's office is drafting the PSA. The PSA will be written with a "not to exceed" cost and will be conditioned upon passage of the bond measure. Staff recommends Council pass a motion authorizing the City Manager to execute the PSA if the bond measure is passed. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Council could choose to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the PSA for any, all, or none of the properties listed at this time. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS 3. Strategize with Park and Recreation Advisory Board on a 2010 Parks Bond: • Decide whether to return to ballot and, if so, when; • Develop land acquisition strategies (potential options to purchase, etc.) This also supports the land acquisition recommendation listed in the 2009 Park System Master Plan Update. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Information concerning these properties was given to Council in Executive Session on September 28, 2010. Fiscal Impact Cost: up to $1.5 M Budgeted (yes or no): No Where Budgeted (department /program): PW Additional Fiscal Notes: Should the Council decide to authorize the PSA for any or all of these parcels, the PSA is conditioned on the successful passage of the November 2, 2010 Parks Bond levy. The Fiscal Impact will be up to $1.5 million. Attachments Summer Creek Summer Creek PSA AIS -191 Item #: . Business Meeting Date: 10/12/2010 Length (in minutes): 15 Minutes Agenda Title: Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to Acquire Properties for Parks and Open Space - Summer Creek Prepared By: Kathy Mollusky, Public Works Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Select One • Information ISSUE Shall the Council pass a motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for three parcels (Summer Creek formerly known as Fowler Phase II) to be added to the City's parks and open space inventory? STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Pass a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Summer Creek. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY The Trust For Public Lands (TPL) has been negotiating on the City's behalf with several property owners to acquire properties to add to the City's inventory of Parks and Open Space. This is the second phase of negotiations for property adjacent to Fowler Middle School. The property was initially referred to as the Fowler property, but is now known as the Summer Creek property. For the first phase, a larger parcel was divided so the City could purchase a portion without dependence on passage of the bond measure. This second phase of the Summer Creek property purchase is comprised of three parcels totaling roughly 5.0 acres. These three parcels comprise the buildable portions of the original parcel and do not have any environmental constraints or funding agency restrictions, should we choose to acquire them. If these three additional parcels are acquired, the City would most likely develop parking on the parcel nearest the Fanno Creek Trail and potentially more traditional park improvements on the other parcels as funds become available. The price for all three parcels is $1.5 million. Negotiations on these three parcels are generally complete and the Council could take action to acquire via execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with the owner. The City attorney's office is drafting the PSA. The PSA will be written with a "not to exceed" cost and will be conditioned upon passage of the bond measure. Staff recommends Council pass a motion authorizing the City Manager to execute the PSA if the bond measure is passed. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Council could choose to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the PSA for any, all, or none of the properties listed at this time. COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS 3. Strategize with Park and Recreation Advisory Board on a 2010 Parks Bond: • Decide whether to return to ballot and, if so, when; • Develop land acquisition strategies (potential options to purchase, etc.) This also supports the land acquisition recommendation listed in the 2009 Park System Master Plan Update. DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Information concerning these properties was given to Council in Executive Session on September 28, 2010. Fiscal Impact Cost: up to $1.5 M Budgeted (yes or no): No Where Budgeted (department /program): PW Additional Fiscal Notes: Should the Council decide to authorize the PSA for any or all of these parcels, the PSA is conditioned on the successful passage of the November 2, 2010 Parks Bond levy. The Fiscal Impact will be up to $1.5 million. Attachments Summer Creek Summer Creek PSA . u: 1 12US-1' September 22, 2010 1 .\ N1) Dennis Koellenneicr Public Works Director City of Tigard Subject: Potential Summer C'rcekiFowler Phase 11 Purchase TPL has worked successfully with the City and other partners to purchase the 43- acres Summer Creek/Fowler site. That project is scheduled to close in a purchase ' from the School District and a sale to the City this winter. In order to manage the • price on the 43 -acre site TPI, negotiated for the segregation of approximately 5 total acres in 3 tracts along Tigard Street. 'Theses acres arc the subject of Summer Creek %Fowler Phase 11. All three Tracts along Tigard Street arc immediately adjacent to the larger 43 -acre site. The three tracts were selected for segregation because they are not encumbered by wetlands and reflect relatively higher value than other parts of the nearby landscape, The three tracts would not he subject to the limitations that will be placed on the larger 43 -acre tract by Metro or OWER. Therefore. it has heel) asserted that the three tracts offer an opportunity for development of parking, maintenance or other support facilities for management ante larger acquisition. A mobile trailer exists on one of the tracts and could potentially be purchased along with the land to support nature day camps or site management. Please Id me know if purchase of the trailer is desirable. "MPi. holds an exclusive option on the Summer Creek/Fowler Phase 11 property. The price is fit .5 million. This price is the product of engineering estimates That forecast a potential development of 15 to 20 lots. TPL and the School District rcfcrcnccd.thc 570,000 per lot value applied in the appraisal of the larger tract ( :\ copy of which is already in City possession) it was agreed that development attic Tigard St. tracts would generate lower costs on a per lot basis than the larger tract (no wetlands or mitigation, shorter roads, easier access to utilities in Tigard St. etc.) and, thus, higher value on a per lot basis. TPL requests a contract with the City to in order to sell the site contingent upon the bond measure passing in November. TPL has been honored to partner with the City of Tigard and we look forward to serving you in the future. Please contact me with any questions. Res cetfutly,� l? _ Robert B. Bctconc, Jr., Esq. 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AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY (Summer Creek Phase II Property) BETWEEN: Oregon Field Office The Trust for Public Land ( "Seller ") 806 SW Broadway Suite 300 Portland, Oregon 97213 Attn: Robert Betcone Office: (503) 228 -6620 FAX: (503) 228 -4529 AND: City of Tigard ( "Buyer ") 13325 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223 Attn: Craig Prosser, City Manager Office: (503) 718 -2486 DATED: October , 2010 ( "Effective Date ") RECITALS A. Seller holds an exclusive option to purchase 3 tracts totaling approximately 5 acres of certain real property located along Tigard Street in Washington County, Oregon, known as Summer Creek Phase 2 or; alternatively, the Fowler Phase 2 property (hereinafter the "Subject Property "), which is legally described in the attached Exhibit A. The Subject Property is adjacent to approximately 43 acres which are the subject of a separate purchase agreement between Seller and Buyer dated April 20, 2010 (the "Phase I PSA "). The Subject Property includes any improvements, fixtures, timber, water and minerals located thereon, and any and all rights appurtenant thereto owned by Seller, including but not limited to development rights, timber rights, water rights, grazing rights, access rights and mineral rights. B. Buyer wishes to purchase the Subject Property from Seller and Seller wishes to sell the Subject Property to Buyer on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement for Purchase of Real Property (the "Agreement "). C. Seller shall use best efforts to aid Buyer by soliciting contributions to the Purchase Price (as defined hereinafter), particularly from Washington County (the "County "), but also from any other potential sources capable of contributing to the acquisition. Buyer anticipates voter approval of a measure to issue bonds to fund parks and acquisition of open space and natural area and that such bond proceeds will fund a significant portion of the Purchase Price. This Agreement is not contingent upon the successful attainment of any contributions from other parties. 50014-36792 010 203636.110c1.4M0/l0 /7/2010 1 AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals set forth above, which are contractual, and for other good and valuable consideration described in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as set forth below. SECTION 1 General Provisions 1.1 Purchase and Sale. Seller agrees to sell to Buyer and Buyer agrees to buy from Seller the Subject Property on the terms and conditions set forth herein. 1.2 Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Subject Property shall be $1,500,000.00 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars) (the "Purchase Price "). 1.3 Purchase Terms. The Purchase Price shall be paid in cash on the closing date. 1.4 Future Action. During the term of this Agreement, Seller shall not, without the prior written consent of Buyer, execute or consent to the execution of any document, agreement or other instrument which may result in an alteration of the condition of title as approved by Buyer pursuant to the preliminary title report, or impair the ability of Seller to deliver title to the Subject Property to Buyer. 1.5 Possession. Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, there are no leases, licenses or other agreements permitting, nor has Seller entered any course of conduct that would permit any person or entity to occupy or use any portion of the Subject Property. Seller shall deliver immediate and exclusive possession of the entire Subject Property to Buyer at closing. SECTION 2 Conditions Precedent to Closing 2.1 Seller's Vesting. This Agreement shall remain contingent upon Seller's successful acquisition of the Subject Property. Seller shall not be obligated to exercise its option with the current owner of the Subject Property. 2.2 Title Review. Buyer shall review and, at its sole discretion, approve the condition of title including any reserved easements or proposed easements. The Buyer understands that if funds are accepted from other parties, that those funds could be linked to new encumbrances on the Subject Property. 2.3 Availability of Funds. Buyer anticipates voter approval of a measure to issue bonds to fund parks and acquisition of open space and natural areas. This Agreement is contingent upon successful passage of that measure. 50014 - 36792.010 203636.docIAMJ /10/7/1010 2 2.4 Environmental. Seller shall commission an environmental assessment of the Subject Property by a qualified environmental professional following ASTM Practice E 1527 -05. Said assessment shall indicate no "recognized environrnental conditions" as defined by the standard. Buyer's receipt and approval of said report and Buyer's approval of the overall environmental condition of the Subject Property, based on its due diligence and inspections, are conditions to closing. 2.5 Closing Under Phase 1 PSA. This Agreement is contingent upon the closing of the purchase transaction pursuant to the Phase 1 PSA. 2.6 Contingency Failure. In the event any of the contingencies set forth in Section 2 are not timely satisfied or waived, for a reason other than the default of the Buyer or the Seller under this Agreement, this Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Buyer and the Seller shall terminate, except as otherwise provided. SECTION 3 Seller and Buyer Representations Seller's Representations. Seller makes the following representations: 3.1 Seller has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement. 3.2 Seller has not entered into any other contracts for the sale of the Subject Property or any portion thereof, nor do there exist any rights of first refusal or options to purchase the Subject Property (except for the option described, in Recital A of this Agreement). 3.3 Within Seller's knowledge, there is no suit, action, arbitration, legal, administrative or other proceeding or inquiry pending or threatened against the Subject Property or pending or threatened against Seller which could affect Seller's title to the Subject Property, affect the value of the Subject Property, or subject an owner of the Subject Property to liability. The representations and warranties of Seller contained herein shall be effective through the close of escrow. Buyer's Representations. Buyer makes the following representations: 3.4 Buyer has all requisite authority and power to enter into this Agreement. 3.5 Neither Buyer's execution of this Agreement nor its taking any of the actions contemplated hereunder will violate any City, County, State or Federal Codes or Ordinances, or other governmental regulations. 3.6 The representations and warranties of Buyer contained herein shall be effective through the close of escrow. 50014 - 36793.010 203636.docI4MJ /10/7/3010 3 SECTION 4 Closing and Escrow 4.1 Escrow. Upon execution of this Agreement, or as soon thereafter as is convenient, the parties shall open an escrow with First American Title, National Commercial Services, 200 SW Market St., Portland, Oregon (the "Escrow Holder ") for the purpose of closing the purchase and sale of the Subject Property. 4.2 Closing. Closing on the purchase and sale of the Subject Property shall occur as soon as practical following the potential passage of the bond measure described in Section 2.3 and Seller's vesting to title in the Subject Property as described in Section 2.1. 4.3 Seller to Deliver at Closing. 4.3.1.1 Title. Title shall be conveyed to Buyer, via statutory warranty deed (the "Deed ") and shall be free and clear of all title defects, liens, encumbrances, deeds of trust, and mortgages except: (a) the standard printed exceptions on a form of title insurance policy; and (b) the special exceptions showing on the First American Title Preliminary Title Report, Order No. (attached as Exhibit B). At the close of escrow, Escrow Holder shall cause the Deed to be recorded in the official property records of Washington County and shall subsequently deliver conformed copies of the Deed to the parties. 4.3.1.2 Proof of Authority. Such proof of the Seller's authority and authorization to enter into this Agreement and consummate the transaction contemplated by it, and such proof of the power and authority of the persons executing and /or delivering any instruments, documents, or certificates on behalf of the Seller to act for or bind the Seller, as may be reasonably required by the Title Company and /or the Buyer. 4.3.1.3 Nonforeign Certification. The Seller represents and warrants that it is not a "foreign person" as defined in IRC § 1445. If required by the Buyer, Seller will give an affidavit to the Buyer to this effect in the form required by that statute and related regulations. 4.3.1.4 Closing Expenses and Fees. The escrow fee shall be paid one - half by Buyer and one -half by Seller. Seller will pay the premium on the ALTA title policy insuring Buyer's interest. Real estate taxes, if any, on the Subject Property shall be prorated between the Seller and Buyer as of the close of escrow based upon the latest available tax bill. Other fees and charges shall be allocated in accordance with the customary practices of Washington County, Oregon. 4.3.1.5 Title Insurance. Buyer shall be provided with a standard ALTA owner's policy of title insurance, at Seller's expense, in the full amount of the Purchase Price insuring that title to the Subject Property is vested in Buyer upon close of escrow subject only to the exceptions noted in Section 4.3.1. 50014-36792 010 203636.doclAMJ /10/7/2010 4 SECTION 5 Defaults and Remedies 5.1 Buyer's Default and Seller's Remedies. If Buyer breaches this Agreement, which breach Buyer fails to cure within twenty (20) days after receipt of written notice thereof from Seller, Buyer shall be in default hereunder and Seller shall be entitled, as Seller's sole exclusive remedy, to terminate this Agreement. If closing does not occur solely due to Buyer's default, Buyer shall pay all escrow cancellation charges. 5.2 Seller's Default and Buyer's Remedies. If Seller breaches this Agreement, which breach Seller fails to cure within twenty (20) days after receipt of written notice thereof from Buyer, Seller shall be in default hereunder and Buyer shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement or pursue an action for specific performance. If closing does not occur solely due to Seller's default, Seller shall pay all escrow cancellation charges. SECTION 6 Miscellaneous 6.1 Notices. All notices pertaining to this Agreement shall be in writing delivered to the parties hereto personally by hand, courier service or Express Mail, or by first class mail, postage prepaid, at the addresses set forth on the first page of this Agreement. All notices shall be deemed given when deposited in the mail, first class postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified, or if delivered by hand, courier service or Express Mail, shall be deemed given when delivered. The parties may, by notice as provided above, designate a different address to which notice shall be given. 6.2 No Broker's Commission. Each party represents to the other that it has not used a real estate broker in connection with this Agreement or the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. In the event any person asserts a claim for a broker's commission or finder's fee against one of the parties to this Agreement, the party against whom the claim is asserted will hold the other party harmless from said claim. 6.3 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence under this Agreement. 6.4 Binding on Successors. This Agreement shall be binding not only upon the parties but also upon their assigns, and other successors in interest. Neither party shall assign its rights and /or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, -which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. 6.5 Additional Documents. Seller and Buyer agree to execute such additional documents, including escrow instructions, as may be reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. 6.6 Entire Agreement; Modification; Waiver. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Seller and Buyer pertaining to the subject matter contained in it and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. No 50014 - 36792.010 203636 (10(1,4W/10/7/2010 5 supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by all the parties. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver. 6.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. 6.8 Severability. Each provision of this Agreement is severable from any and all other provisions of this Agreement. Should any provision(s) of this Agreement be for any reason unenforceable, the balance shall nonetheless be of full force and effect. 6.9 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon. 6.10 Statutory Notice under ORS 93.040. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS INSTRUMENT MAY NOT BE WITHIN A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PROTECTING STRUCTURES. THE PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO LAND USE LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT, IN FARM OR FOREST ZONES, MAY NOT AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OR SITING OF A RESIDENCE AND THAT LIMIT LAWSUITS AGAINST FARMING OR FOREST PRACTICES, AS DEFINED IN ORS 30.930, IN ALL ZONES. BEFORE SIGNING OR ACCEPTING THIS INSTRUMENT, THE PERSON TRANSFERRING FEE TITLE SHOULD INQUIRE ABOUT THE PERSON'S RIGHTS, IF ANY, UNDER ORS 195.300, 195.301 AND 195.305 TO 195.336 AND SECTIONS 5 TO 11, CHAPTER 424, OREGON LAWS 2007, AND SECTIONS 2 TO 9 AND 17, CHAPTER 855, OREGON LAWS 2009. BEFORE SIGNING OR ACCEPTING THIS INSTRUMENT, THE PERSON ACQUIRING FEE TITLE TO THE PROPERTY SHOULD CHECK WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO VERIFY THAT THE UNIT OF LAND BEING TRANSFERRED IS A LAWFULLY ESTABLISHED LOT OR PARCEL, AS DEFINED IN ORS 92.010 OR 215.010, TO VERIFY THE APPROVED USES OF THE LOT OR PARCEL, TO VERIFY THE EXISTENCE OF FIRE PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES AND TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE RIGHTS OF NEIGHBORING PROPERTY OWNERS, IF ANY, UNDER ORS 195.300, 195.301 AND 195.305 TO 195.336 AND SECTIONS 5 TO 11, CHAPTER 424, OREGON LAWS 2007, AND SECTIONS 2 TO 9 AND 17, CHAPTER 855, OREGON LAWS 2009. 6.11 Damage or Destruction; Condemnation. Until the transfer of legal title, the risk of loss shall be retained by the Seller. The Seller shall keep the Subject Property fully insured until the transfer of legal title. In the event of any material portion of the Subject Property is damaged, destroyed, or condemned or threatened with condemnation before the transfer of legal title, the Buyer may terminate this Agreement. In such event, this Agreement shall have no further force or effect whatsoever. If a nonmaterial portion of the Subject Property is destroyed then Buyer is obligated to close this transaction as provided for herein and to pay the full Purchase Price to the Seller. In such event, the Buyer shall be assigned all insurance proceeds or condemnation proceeds payable to or for the account of the Seller. 50014- 36792.010 203636.docI4MJ /10/7/2010 6 6.12 Attorneys' Fees. If any action is instituted between Seller and Buyer in connection with this Agreement, the party prevailing in such action shall be entitled to recover from the other party all of its costs of action, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and costs, as fixed by the court therein, at trial or on appeal. In addition, if either party incurs attorneys' fees or costs in successfully enforcing any right under this Agreement, such attorneys' fees and costs shall be recoverable from the other party hereto. IN WITNESS of the foregoing provisions the parties have signed this Agreement below: BUYER: SELLER: CITY OF TIGARD THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Approved as to Form: By: Title: City Attorney Date: 50014-36792 010 203636 doc 1.4 MJ /10/7/30 /1 7 Exhibit "A" Real property in the County of Washington, State of Oregon, described as follows: 50014- 36792,010 203636.docIAMJ //0/7/1010 Exhibit "B" Special Exceptions 50014 - 36792.0/0 203636.docIAMJ //0/7/2010 • • , COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS 6605 SE Lake Road, Portland, OR 97222 • PO Box 22109 Portland OR 97269 -2109 Phone: 503-684-0360 Fax: 503-620-3433 E -mail: legals @commnewspapers.com AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION State of Oregon, County of Washington, SS I, Charlotte Allsop, being the first duly sworn, PUBLIC HEARING ITEM: depose and say that I am the Accounting The following.will be considered by the Tigard Manager of The Times (serving Tigard, g City Council on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Tualatin & Sherwood), a newspaper of - .. 7:30 PM at the Tigard Civic Center - Town general circulation, published at Beaverton, • ` Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard; Oregon. in the aforesaid county and state, as defined i Public oral or written testimony is invited., by ORS 193.010 and 193.020, that TIGARD The public hearing on this matter will be held under Title 18 and rules of procedure adopted City of Tigard I • by the Council and available at City Hall or Y g I the rules of procedure set forth in Section 18.390.060.E. Notice of Public Hearing /CPA2010 -00001 Further information may be obtained from the City of Tigard TT11393' Planning Division (Staff contact: Judith Gray) at 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon 97223 or by calling 503- 718 -2557. ' A copy of which is hereto annexed, was COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT published in the entire issue of said (CPA) 2010 - 00001 . newspaper for I TIGARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 1 1 TO ADOPT THE TIGARD 2035 week in the following issue: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN September 23, 2010 REQUEST: To amend the current Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goa1,12: Transportation and the Tigard Public Facility Plan to incorporate the Tigard 2035 Transportation System Plan. The complete text of the proposed amendment can be viewed on the CAqd J O j LU,�/; 1 City's website at http: / /wwwaigard- ox:gov /code_ amendments. J \ \\ (' LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All City Zoning Districts. Charlotte Alisop (Accounting Manbger) APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380 and 18.390; Comprehensive Subscribed and sworn to before me this Plan Goals 1, 2, 5, 6,•7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ,12, 13, 14, and Special September 23, 2010. Planning Area: Downtown; the. Regional Transportation System Plan; the Oregon Highway Plan; Oregon Administrative Rule 66 -12; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, (� 12 13 and 14. , 3a).,...- � \ , Pu , Publish 09/23/20 10. TT11493 NOT PUBLIC FOR OREGON My commission expires` ty�i -t 201 i Acct #10093001 1 ��� ~ � 1~ � ,o "■.•.. OFFICIAL SEAL Attn: Doreen Laughlin 9 rr SUZETTE I CURRAN J City f Tigard " NOTARY PUBLIC - OREGON y g ®, t� COMMISSION NO. 422662 13125 SW Hall Blvd . MY COMMISSION EXPIRES NOVEMBER 28, 2011 Tigard, OR 97223 ,:.-- .-� ., --. : .. _a... �ti�—�.—� • Size: 2 x 4.5 Amount Due: $75.15* *Please remit to address above. • , COMMUNITY M NEWSPAPERS 6605 SE Lake Road, Portland, OR 97222 PO Box 22109 Portland OR 97269 -2109 Phone: 503-684-0360 Fax: 503-620-3433 E -mail: legals@commnewspapers.com AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - - _ State of Oregon, County of Washington, SS PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 1, Charlotte Allsop, being the first duly sworn, The following will be considered b `the depose and say that I am the Accounting by `the Y 9 q Ti gard City Council at a Public Hearing on Manager of The Times (serving Tigard, Tuesday September 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Tualatin & Sherwood), a newspaper of - the Tigard Civic Center.- Town Hall, 13125 general circulation, published at Beaverton, T I GA R D SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon. in the aforesaid county and state, as defined Public oral or written testimony is invited. by ORS 193.010 and 193.020, that The public hearing on this matter will be held under Title 18 and rules of procedure adopted by the Council City of Tigard and available at City Hall or the rules of procedure set forth in' Public Hearing /DCA2010 - 00004 Section 18.390.060.E. The Planning. Commission's review is TT11487 for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council on the request. The Council will then hold a public .hearing on A copy of which is hereto annexed, was the request prior to making a decision. • published in the entire issue of said ' Further information may be.obtained from the City of Tigard newspaper for Planning Division (Staff contact: John Floyd) at 13125 SW 1 Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon 97223, by calling 503- 718 -2429, or week in the following issue: I by e-mail to johnfl @tigard- or.gov. August 26th DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT /I /ai 1 l OLLIA 2010-00004 - USE CLASSIFICATIONS - Charlotte Allsop (Accounting Manager) REQUEST: The City of Tigard proposes to amend Community_ Development Code Chapter 18.130 in a manner Subscribed and sworn to before me this that redistributes and Clarifies the descriptive, nature of each Subscribed 26 2010, use classification. • Allowed, restricted, .or non - allowed uses are not being substantially affected with the exception of uses categorized as Personal Services and Repair- Oriented- Retail. Proposed i changes will also clarify the distinction dlj�t) e . '' between primary and accessory uses. LOCATION: Citywide. NOTARY PUBLIC FOR 0 ON • ZONE: Citywide. APPLICABLE REVIEW RITERIA: My commission expires i Community Development Code Chapters 18.130, .18.380 'and 18390; Comprehensive Plan Goals 1, Public Involvement; Goal 2,•Land Use Planning; Goal 9, Economic Development; Goal Acct #10093001 10, Housing; and Statewide Planning Goals 1, 2, 9 and 10. The Attn: Patty Lunsford proposed amendments are available for review on the City's. City of Tigard website at http: / /www.tieard- or.gov /city hall /departments /cd/ 13125 SW Hall Blvd c de e a o am n�Trient �n Ti and OR 97223 Publish 8/26/2010 TT11487 g Size: 2 x 5.75 Amount Due: $100.20* *Please remit to address above. 1 -- i 1 W II 11 • TIGARD City of Tigard, Oregon Affidavit of Notification In the Matter of the Notification of the October 12, 2010 CCDA Meeting STATE OF OREGON) County of Washington) ss. City of Tigard i ) I, .J / G _ / : -ing first duly sworn (or affirmed), by oath (or affirmation), depose and say: That I notified the following organization by fax : Newsroom, Tigard Times and the following people /organizations by e -mail: ric Florip, The Oregonian (ericflorip @news.oregonian.com) �� Q� J Editor, The Regal Courier (Editor@theregalcourier.c 12-------- �' tings, The Oregonian (Listingsanews.oregonian.com) Geoff Pursinger, Tigard Times (gpursinger @commnewspapers.com) A copy of said Notice being hereto attached and by reference made a part hereof, on the v " day of ("CA h e1-, 2010. &f, Signa of Person who Performed Notification -- Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) before me this day of l' /,, l , 2010. Signature • f Notary Public for 0 • r ------f-FnclAL SEAL - -47-fti7 CATHERINE 0 vrHEA TL�Y '" COMMISSION NO. 419237 i COMPASSION EXPIRES AU(I. 04,00 M` 1 1, TIGARD CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING October 12, 2010 6:30 pm TIGARD TIGARD CITY HALL 13125 SW HALL BLVD. TIGARD OR 97223 NOTICE The City Center Development Agency (CCDA) will have before it the following item for consideration in an Executive Session at the October 12, 2010 City Council and City Center Development Agency Meeting Agenda: Executive Session held under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) for the purpose of discussing with legal counsel real property transaction negotiations Please forward to: ❑ Eric Florip, The Oregonian ( ericfloripPa,news.oregonian.com) ❑ Listings, The Oregonian (Listings @news.oregonian.com) ❑ Editor, The Regal Courier (Editora,theregalcourier.com) ❑ Geoff Pursinger, Tigard Times( gpursinger (a,commnewspapers.com) ❑ Newsroom, The Times (Fax No. 503 -546 -0724) The CCDA was reactivated by Resolution 05 -32 on May 10, 2005, and will meet occasionally to address issues related to urban renewal. The CCDA, functioning as the city's urban renewal agency, will work on an urban renewal plan designed to facilitate the development and redevelopment of downtown Tigard and possibly other areas within the city. For further information, please contact Deputy City Recorder Carol Krager by calling 503 - 718 -2419. /s/ Carol A. Krager Deputy City Recorder Date: October 5. 2010 Post: Tigard City Hall Tigard Permit Center Tigard Public Library ** Transmit Confirmation Report ** 1 Oct 5 2010 03:10pm D.S.S Name /Fax No. Mode Start Time Page Result Note 5035460724 Normal 05,03:10pm 0'31" 1 * 0 K TIGARD QTY C 1 IFR 11 • • D LOPMEN T GE r 2411 ET21�TG ..:' October,12 2010 630pm T I GARD TIG9RDC1TYF ALd 1312 SW" HALL BL fl TIGARTJ € 97223 NOTICE The City Center Development Agency (CCDA) will have before it the following item for consideration in an Executive Session at the October 12, 2010 City Council and City Center Development Agency Meeting Agenda: Executive Session held under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) for the purpose of discussing with legal counsel real property transaction negotiations Please forward to: C Eric Florip, The Oregonian (ericflorip a news.oregonian com) 'J Listings, The Oregonian (Listin rr,zzew5 ore of ian c m n Editor, The Regal Courier (Editor@theregalcourier.com) E Geoff Pursinger, Tigard Times( ursin a spzmm�c vtipgpcz� com) El Newsroom, The Times (Fax No, 503 -546 -0724) The CCDA was reactivated by Resolution 05 -32 on May 10, 2005, and will meet occasionally to address issues related to urban renewal. The CCDA, functioning as the city's urban renewal agency, will work on an urban renewal plan designed to facilitate the development and redevelopment of downtown Tigard and possibly other areas within the city. For further information, please contact Deputy City Recorder Carol Krager by calling 503 -718 -2419. Deputy City Recorder Date: October 5, 20W Post Tigard City Hall Tigard Permit Center Tigard Public library • Carol Krager From: Carol Krager Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 4:03 PM To: 'ericflorip @news.oregonian.com'; 'Editor @theregalcourier.com'; ' gpursinger @commnewspapers.com'; 'Listings @news.oregonian.com' Cc: Cathy Wheatley; Webteam; Sean Farrelly; Jerree Lewis Subject: Notice of CCDA Meeting - October 12, 2010 Attachments: 101012 CCDA Exec Session.pdf; Carol Krager.vcf Attached is a notice that Tigard's City Center Development Agency will be meeting in Executive Session on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Please call if you have any questions. City of Tigard a Carol Krager Deputy City Recorder 13125 8's' Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 972.23 (503) 718 -2419 carvlkpigard -ar, gvv 1 i v 11111 T I GARD City Council City of Tigard, Oregon Affidavit of Posting In the Matter of the Notification of the October 12, 2010 CCDA Meeting STATE OF OREGON) County of Washington) ss. City • Tigard / / I, _ _ A , _ (�✓ f r Ai ,being first duly sworn (or affirmed), by oath (or affirmation), depose and say: That I posted in > Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon > Tigard Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon > Tigard Permit Center, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon A copy of said Notification of the CCDA Meeting on October 12, 2010. A copy of said Notice being hereto attached and by reference made a part hereof, on the 6 day of Oc la �& , 2010. , _ X ignature of Person who Performed Notification Subscribed and sworn (or affirr d ) before me this / — day of (Dm , 2010. Signature of Notary Public for Ore i:.�, � ,': OFFICIAL SEAL V ' ' CATHERINE 0 WHEATLEY .4/ NOTARY PUBLIC•REOON MY COMMISSION RRE AUG, 04, 2011 1 TIGARD CITY CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1 MEETING October 12, 2010 6:30 pm TIGARD TIGARD CITY HALL 13125 SW HALL BLVD. TIGARD OR 97223 NOTICE The City Center Development Agency (CCDA) will have before it the following item for consideration in an Executive Session at the October 12, 2010 City Council and City Center Development Agency Meeting Agenda: Executive Session held under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) for the purpose of discussing with legal counsel real property transaction negotiations Please forward to: ❑ Eric Florip, The Oregonian ( ericfloripaa,news.oregonian.com) ❑ Listings, The Oregonian ( Listings @news.oregonian.com) ❑ Editor, The Regal Courier (Editoatheregalcourier.com) ❑ Geoff Pursinger, Tigard Times( gpursinger acommnewspapers.com) ❑ Newsroom, The Times (Fax No. 503 - 546 -0724) The CCDA was reactivated by Resolution 05 -32 on May 10, 2005, and will meet occasionally to address issues related to urban renewal. The CCDA, functioning as the city's urban renewal agency, will work on an urban renewal plan designed to facilitate the development and redevelopment of downtown Tigard and possibly other areas within the city. For further information, please contact Deputy City Recorder Carol Krager by calling 503 -718 -2419. /s/ Carol A. Krager Deputy City Recorder Date: October 5, 2010 Post: Tigard City Hall Tigard Permit Center Tigard Public Library